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Dinosaur on Hanukkah

This tale of a mischievous dinosaur who visits a boy on Hanukkah and causes a commotion as he helps celebrate the holiday will bring giggles to children who may recognize themselves (or their Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

Evitar las drogas (Avoiding Drugs)

From the Series Libros para avanzar — La salud (Pull Ahead Books — Health)

Describes types of medicine, such as prescription and over the counter, and their proper use. Also provides an introduction to the dangers of tobacco and alcohol, and the illegal use of… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 362
  • Copyright: 2006

Fighter Planes

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Who flies fighter planes? The U.S. military uses fighter planes to help protect our country. Featuring some of the most recognizable machines in the military, this book shows how these… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 623.74'64'0973
  • Copyright: 2006
Cover: Great White Sharks
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Great White Sharks

From the Series Animal Predators

Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, great white sharks use intellect, camouflage, and a strong sense of smell, hearing, and sight to track and kill their prey. Watch… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 597.3'3
  • Copyright: 2004

How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Have fun with language! This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2005

Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions

From the Series Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood Library

Through vivid, full-color photographs and easily understood sentences, see how children from around the world practice their religious beliefs. Looking at the rich diversity as well as the… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 200
  • Copyright: 2006

Owls

From the Series Animal Predators

Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, owls use stealth, power, and a strong sense of hearing and sight to stalk and kill their prey. Watch these cunning animals as they Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 598.9'7
  • Copyright: 2004

Staying Clean

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Health

Why is staying clean so important? Staying clean by washing hands, taking baths, brushing teeth, and keeping cuts clean helps prevent people from getting sick. Staying clean keeps people healthy. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 613'.4
  • Copyright: 2006

Submarines

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 623.825'7
  • Copyright: 2006

Tanks

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Who uses tanks? What are the different types of tanks? Highlighting features from the top of the turret to the tracks that grip the ground, this book shows the many ways that tanks help people. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 623.7'4752
  • Copyright: 2006

Volcanoes Inside and Out

From the Series On My Own Science

Why does a volcano erupt? How many different kinds of volcanoes are there? Once believed to be the work of a fire god named Vulcan, volcanoes have long fascinated people. Looking at three… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 551.21
  • Copyright: 2006

Warships

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

How many kinds of warships are made? Who lives and works on warships? Covering everything from prow to stern, this book reveals how these powerful ships help protect our country and our people. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 623.825'0973
  • Copyright: 2006

Wolves

From the Series Animal Predators

Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, wolves use intellect, teamwork, a strong sense of smell, hearing, and sight to track and kill their prey. Watch these powerful… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1010
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 599.773
  • Copyright: 2004

Above and Below

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Location

Students will learn key vocabulary words to describe the locations of objects. Repetition and color photographs reinforce vocabulary terms. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005

Africa

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Africa is home to the world’s longest river, the Nile, as well as the great pyramids of Egypt, and over eight million people. Learn more about this fascinating continent, it’s cultures,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 916
  • Copyright: 2005

Antarctica

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. The average temperature is –58 degrees F. Brrr! That’s why no one lives there. But there are lots of animals. Penguins, Walruses and Polar Bears are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 919.8'9
  • Copyright: 2005

Asia

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Describes the landscapes, geology, weather, oceans, coastlines, air, soil, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Asia. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 915
  • Copyright: 2005

Australia

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Australia is the smallest continent, and the only continent that is also made up of only one country. It is home to over twenty million people, as well as a large variety of plants and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 994
  • Copyright: 2005

Behind and In Front

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Location

Students will learn key vocabulary words to describe the locations of objects. Repetition and color photographs reinforce vocabulary terms. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005

Carly Patterson

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Carly Patterson electrified American audiences with her performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Displyaing amazing poise, this sixteen-year-old helped the U.S. women's gymnastics… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 796.44'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Cesar Chavez

From the Series On My Own Biography

During the Great Depression, many people had to work long hours and were barely paid enough to survive. Cesar Chavez felt this treatment was unfair and worked to secure more rights. He formed Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 331.88'13'092
  • Copyright: 2005
Cover: Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year

From the Series On My Own Holidays

Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China’s traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 394.261
  • Copyright: 2005

Cloudy

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Kinds of Weather

A basic introduction to the characteristics of clouds. Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.57'6
  • Copyright: 2005

Dentists

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Community Helpers

Dentists help keep your smile healthy. When you have a toothache or a cavity, the dentist is the person to go to. They clean and fix your teeth and show you what you can do to keep your teeth Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 617.6
  • Copyright: 2005