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Unusual Traits: Tongue Rolling, Special Taste Sensors, and More

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

Can you roll your tongue into a U-shape? Some people can. But other people's tongues stay flat. What determines whether you can roll your tongue? Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 599.93'5
  • Copyright: 2013

Vision: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and More

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

Do you see clearly? Or do faraway objects look blurry to you? Maybe objects in the distance look clear, but you have trouble reading close-up print. What determines how your vision works?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 612.8'4
  • Copyright: 2013

Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Dairy Group?

From the Series Food Is CATegorical ™

What is in the dairy group? Cheese, yogurt, pudding, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young readers gallons of examples from the… Read More →

  • Dewey: 600
  • Copyright: 2014

Big Bouffant

“Ponytails and braids! Ponytails and braids! I don’t see anything but ponytails and braids! This class needs some fashion. This class needs some fun. I’ll find a hairdo to impress everyone.” Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2011

Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What are comparatives and superlatives? After reading this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • 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

Henry's Show and Tell

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

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
Cover: I Know an Old Teacher
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I Know an Old Teacher

Meet Miss Bindley—an ordinary teacher with an unusual appetite. Miss Bindley doesn’t eat the usual fare like tuna melts and meatloaf. Instead, when her stomach grumbles, it’s the class pets… Read More →

  • Lexile: 370
  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2008
Cover: It's Not My Fault!
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It's Not My Fault!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Poor George is in trouble again. He's been called to the principal's office. But before the principal can tell him why he's there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn't finish his math… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Late for School!

Oh no! Mr. Bungles has overslept and he’s going to be late for school. Teachers aren’t supposed to be late! Poor Mr. Bungles tries rushing off in his car, the train, and even a hot air… Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • ATOS: 1.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2008

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