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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →