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Hair Traits: Color, Texture, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

What color is your hair? Human hair color ranges from white and light blond to black. Red is the least common hair color. What determines the color and texture of your hair? Read this book to Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 572.8
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Hang Gliders Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 629.1'4
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Parachutes Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.134'386
  • Copyright: 2013

Know the Parts of a Book

From the Series Library Smarts

From the table of contents to the index, the parts of a book each have a job to do. Do you know what those jobs are? And do you know how certain features make it easier to use a book? Find… Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • Dewey: 002
  • Copyright: 2014

Kyle Keeps Track of Cash

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Money Basics

How should we handle our money? Kyle's club is going camping. All the kids will sell Cool Candy to earn money for the trip. Kyle needs to find buyers for ten boxes of candy. Can he keep… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 331.702
  • Copyright: 2014

Learn about Authors and Illustrators

From the Series Library Smarts

Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this book all about the people who create the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: 808.02
  • Copyright: 2014

Lily Learns about Wants and Needs

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Money Basics

How should we handle our money? Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 332.024
  • Copyright: 2014

Macaroni and Rice and Bread by the Slice, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Grains Group?

From the Series Food Is CATegorical ™

What is in the grains group? Popcorn, oatmeal, pasta, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young readers a whole crop of examples from… Read More →

  • Dewey: 600
  • Copyright: 2014
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Marveling at Minerals

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

Minerals are fascinating resources that have a variety of uses. A diamond is a mineral that is sought after for its beauty. Salt is a useful mineral that adds flavor. But do you know what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 549
  • Copyright: 2013

Marvelous Medical Inventions

From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day

Did you know that a scientist discovered X-rays by accident? Or that people have been taking pain medicine for more than 5,000 years? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 610
  • Copyright: 2014

Nia Bakes Cookies

From the Series My Reading Neighborhood: First-Grade Sight Word Stories

Nia and her friends want to make cookies. What kind will they bake? This simple story incorporates words from the first grade-level Dolch Sight Word List to build literacy skills. Read More →

  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2014

Ocean Food Webs in Action

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Is a Food Web?

Seals, otters, oysters, fish, pelicans, and sharks are a few of the animals that make up an ocean food web. But did you know that almost all ocean creatures depend on algae to live? Or that… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 577.7
  • Copyright: 2014

Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit, 2nd Edition: What Are Oils?

From the Series Food Is CATegorical ™

What are oils? Oils are liquid fats. They give a rich flavor to foods they are found in, such as nuts, seeds, and fish. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous… Read More →

  • Dewey: 600
  • Copyright: 2014

Run and Hike, Play and Bike, 2nd Edition: What Is Physical Activity?

From the Series Food Is CATegorical ™

What is physical activity? Moving your body in a way that uses energy—playing soccer, dancing, throwing a Frisbee, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous… Read More →

  • Dewey: 600
  • Copyright: 2014

Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog: What Is an Amphibian?

From the Series Animal Groups Are CATegorical ™

What is an amphibian? Frogs, toads, and salamanders and are all amphibians! Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 597.8
  • Copyright: 2013

Sam Is Six

From the Series My Reading Neighborhood: Kindergarten Sight Word Stories

It's Sam's birthday! How will he celebrate? This simple story incorporates words from the Kindergarten-level Dolch Sight Word List to build literacy skills. Read More →

  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2014

Shanti Saves Her Money

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Money Basics

How should we handle our money? Shanti wants to try the Monster Ride. It's the wildest ride at Fun Park! But the Monster costs money. So Shanti makes a special save jar. She tries not to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 332.024
  • Copyright: 2014

Share Your Book Report

From the Series Library Smarts

You just read a wonderful book! Are you ready to share what you learned? How can you tell your friends what you loved about the story? This book will tell you all about writing and sharing a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 410
  • Dewey: 371.30281
  • Copyright: 2014

Stay Safe Online

From the Series Library Smarts

Which Web sites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 004.67'80289
  • Copyright: 2014

Stinky Sanitation Inventions

From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day

Did you know that people with rakes used to do the work of garbage trucks? Or that porta-potties were put on ships to keep workers from running to shore for bathroom breaks? Get ready to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 363.72
  • Copyright: 2014

Terrific Transportation Inventions

From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day

Did you know that the world's first submarine traveled the Thames River in England way back in 1615? Or that early cars had three wheels instead of four? Get ready to learn the fascinating… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 629.04'6
  • Copyright: 2014

Tortoise, Tree Snake, Gator, and Sea Snake: What Is a Reptile?

From the Series Animal Groups Are CATegorical ™

What is a reptile? Turtles, iguanas, crocodiles, and many other creatures are all reptiles! Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 597.9
  • Copyright: 2013

Tremendous Technology Inventions

From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day

Did you know that President Thomas Jefferson used a copier? Or that one of the world's fastest computers is the size of a two-story house? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 600
  • Copyright: 2014

Tundra Food Webs in Action

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Is a Food Web?

Moose, lemmings, owls, wolves, bumblebees, and grizzly bears are some of the many animals that make up a tundra food web. But did you know that worms, beetles, mushrooms, and bacteria break… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 577.5'86
  • Copyright: 2014