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Delicious Vegetarian Main Dishes

From the Series You're the Chef

Ready to whip up some vegetarian dishes as good for your mouth as they are for your body? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes such as baked potato pile up, lemony couscous,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • Dewey: 641.5'636
  • Copyright: 2013

Examining Erosion

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?

Earth is changing every day. Erosion makes giant mountains smaller and rivers wider, but it happens so slowly most people don't even notice. Do you know what erosion is? Or what causes it?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 551.3'52
  • Copyright: 2013
Cover: Figuring Out Fossils
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Figuring Out Fossils

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?

Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 560
  • Copyright: 2013

From Cotton to T-Shirt

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does cotton turn into a soft T-shirt? Follow each step in the production cycle—from growing cotton to wearing a comfy shirt—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 646.4'35
  • Copyright: 2013

From Iron to Car

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does iron turn into a brand-new car? Follow each step in the production cycle—from digging up iron ore to hitting the road—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 629.2'3
  • Copyright: 2013

From Sheep to Sweater

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does sheep's wool turn into cozy clothing? Follow each step in the production cycle―from shearing a sheep to pulling on a warm sweater―in this fascinating book! Learn how a variety of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 410
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 677'.31
  • Copyright: 2013

From Tree to Paper

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does a tree turn into a comic book or a magazine? Follow each step in the production cycle—from planting a tree to reading or writing on paper—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 300
  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 676
  • Copyright: 2013

From Wax to Crayon

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does wax turn into a colorful crayon? Follow each step in the production cycle—from melting wax into a liquid to coloring a fun picture—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 665'.4
  • Copyright: 2013

Full Impact

From the Series Surviving Southside

Norval and Arnie are two of the stars on the Southside High football team. They're best friends off the field, too, and they're both hoping to play college ball some day. When Coach Green… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013
Cover: Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball
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Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball

Taking over a rowdy gym class right before winter vacation is not something James Naismith wants to do at all. The last two teachers of this class quit in frustration. The students—a bunch… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.323'2
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Helicopters Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Read this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 387.7'3352
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.133'22
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Jets Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.132
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Space Vehicles Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 629.44'1
  • Copyright: 2013

Justin Verlander

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Justin Verlander has been one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) since he joined the Detroit Tigers in 2006. In his first season, Justin was named American League (AL) Rookie… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Construction Worker

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

Let's Meet a Construction Worker! What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out! They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 624.092
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Dentist

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

Have you ever had a toothache? Or gotten your teeth cleaned? Dr. Florez could help you out! She's a dentist, and today she has an office full of curious visitors. They try out her dentist's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 617.6
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Doctor

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

What does a doctor do? These kids have a few ideas. But to learn more, they talk to Dr. Zambil. He tells them how he helps sick or hurt kids feel better. He sees healthy kids to help keep… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 618.92
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Firefighter

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 363.37
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Librarian

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

Are you curious about dinosaurs? Music? Volcanoes? You're in luck! Mr. Field is a librarian. He knows how to find information about all kinds of cool things. He shows the students in Mrs.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 020.92
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Police Officer

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

Let's Meet a Police Officer! Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 363.2
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Teacher

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

Let's Meet a Teacher! Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They're all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher. She… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 371.1
  • Copyright: 2013

Let's Meet a Veterinarian

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Community Helpers

What does a veterinarian do? Let's find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 636.089
  • Copyright: 2013

Meaty Main Dishes

From the Series You're the Chef

Want to treat your family to some meaty home-cooked meals? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes for Asian shrimp stir fry, juicy chicken drumsticks, taco meatballs, and other Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 641.82'4
  • Copyright: 2013