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Endangered and Extinct Fish

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Cape seahorses and speartooth sharks are two examples of endangered fish. Few of them exist in the wild. Other fish have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 597.168
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Invertebrates

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Oahu tree snails and pink velvet worms are two examples of endangered invertebrates. Few of them exist in the wild. Other invertebrates have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 592.168
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Reptiles

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Short-nosed sea snakes and blue iguanas are two examples of endangered reptiles. Few of them exist in the wild. Other reptiles have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 597.9168
  • Copyright: 2014

Finding Out about Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

Did you know that most of the energy we use comes from coal, oil, and natural gas? How do workers collect these fossil fuels? And what effects do these fuels have on the environment? Read… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 553.2
  • Copyright: 2015

Finding Out about Geothermal Energy

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

Did you know people can dig underground and use Earth's heat to make energy? This geothermal energy can power the computer and heat or cool your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 621.44
  • Copyright: 2015

Finding Out about Hydropower

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 333.91'4
  • Copyright: 2015

Finding Out about Nuclear Energy

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

Did you know that tiny atoms that make up all matter hold huge amounts of energy? This energy, called nuclear energy, can power the television and refrigerator in your home. How is nuclear… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 621.48'3
  • Copyright: 2015

Finding Out about Solar Energy

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

Did you know that the sunlight that warms your skin on a sunny day can be used to produce energy? But how exactly do you collect sunlight and turn it into energy we can use? And what is the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 333.792'3
  • Copyright: 2015

Finding Out about Wind Energy

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

Did you know that the same wind that messes up your hair can be used to create energy? How exactly do you harness the wind? And what is the effect on the environment? Read this book to find… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 333.9'2
  • Copyright: 2015

From Leather to Basketball Shoes

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does a roll of leather become a pair of basketball shoes? Follow each step in the process—from cutting the leather to making sure the finished pair is perfect—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 370
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 796.323
  • Copyright: 2015

From Plastic to Soccer Ball

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does a sheet of plastic become a soccer ball? Follow each step in the process—from strengthening the plastic to boxing up a brand new ball—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 688.7'63
  • Copyright: 2015

From Steel to Bicycle

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does steel become a shiny new bicycle? Follow each step in the process—from shaping the steel to testing the finished bike—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 629.2'3
  • Copyright: 2015

Helper Robots

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.8'92
  • Copyright: 2015

How Does Weather Change?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Let's Watch the Weather

Why is it sunny outside one day and rainy the next? Readers will learn the ins and outs of why weather changes in this book. Accessible text and appealing photos show changing weather… Read More →

  • Lexile: 310
  • ATOS: 1.4
  • Dewey: 551.6
  • Copyright: 2015

How I Do My Homework

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Responsibility in Action

What strategy do you use to get your homework done? Follow this responsible student who tackles math and spelling assignments. Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • ATOS: 1.6
  • Dewey: 371.30281
  • Copyright: 2014

How I Pack My Lunch

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Responsibility in Action

What routine do you follow to pack a healthy lunch? See how this responsible student plans a meal. Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • ATOS: 1.5
  • Dewey: 641.5'3
  • Copyright: 2014
Cover: I'll Haunt You!: Meet a Ghost
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I'll Haunt You!: Meet a Ghost

From the Series Monster Buddies

Meet Pablo. He's a ghost! He flies around and moves through walls! He loves to play tricks on living people. But don't get creeped out. Pablo's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 133.1
  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: I'm Fearsome and Furry!: Meet a Werewolf
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I'm Fearsome and Furry!: Meet a Werewolf

From the Series Monster Buddies

Meet Connor. He's a werewolf! Connor changes into a hairy beast during the full moon. He likes to munch on tasty humans! But don't be scared. Connor's not real. He's one of the monsters you… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 398.24'54
  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: I'm a Fire Breather!: Meet a Dragon
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I'm a Fire Breather!: Meet a Dragon

From the Series Monster Buddies

Meet Alice. She's a dragon! She breathes fire as she flies overhead. She likes her humans crispy! But don't worry. Alice isn't real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 398.24'54
  • Copyright: 2015

I'm from Outer Space!: Meet an Alien

From the Series Monster Buddies

Meet Zeeton. It's an alien! Zeeton comes from another planet. It flies around space in a spaceship! But don't worry. Zeeton's not real. It's one of the monsters you meet in stories. It just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 001.942
  • Copyright: 2015

Kitchen Math

From the Series Math Everywhere!

Math is everywhere in the kitchen! See what's cooking inside this book—and how we need math to finish the job! You'll need your math smarts to help measure ingredients, calculate cooking… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 510
  • Copyright: 2015

Light Helps Me See

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Light and Sound

Young readers will learn how light works and where it comes from in this accessible, photo-filled book. Vibrant photos give life to basic science concepts in the text and encourage kids to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 250
  • ATOS: 1.2
  • Dewey: 535
  • Copyright: 2015

Math on the Move

From the Series Math Everywhere!

Math is everywhere when you're traveling! See who's on the move inside this book—and how we need math to finish the trip! You'll need your math smarts to calculate time, distance, and speed,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 530.8
  • Copyright: 2015

Playing with Light and Shadows

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Light and Sound

Young readers will learn how shadows are made with light in this accessible, photo-filled book. Simple text explains different kinds of shadows and teaches students how they can make their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 370
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 535
  • Copyright: 2015