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Rabbits

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles

A basic overview of the life cycle of a rabbit and the behavior of young rabbits as they grow. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 599.32
  • Copyright: 2003

Snakes

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles

A basic overview of the life cycle of a snake and the behavior of young snakes as they grow. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 597.96
  • Copyright: 2003
Cover: Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers
Starred Review & Award Count 2

Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers

A first prayer book for young children, with 21 traditional prayers in simple Hebrew, transliteration, and English. Contains blessings for a new day, bounty of our food, Sabbath, and holiday rituals. Read More →

  • Dewey: 296.7'2
  • Copyright: 1993

The Mouse in the Matzah Factory

Journey with a curious little mouse as he travels from a wheat field in the country to a big city factory where harvested wheat is baked into matzah. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003
Cover: Africa Is Not a Country
Starred Review & Award Count 1

Africa Is Not a Country

Africa is not a country. From the tiny island nations of Comoros, Seychelles, and São Tomé and Príncipe, to its largest country, Africa is the only continent with land in all four… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 960
  • Copyright: 2000

Fire Trucks

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Bright red fire trucks with flashing lights and noisy sirens carry firemen, hoses, ladders, and more to fight fires. Find out how they work and what types of jobs they do. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 628.9'259
  • Copyright: 2003

Harriet's Halloween Candy, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

It's Halloween, and although sharing might be okay the rest of the year, on this day Harriet's determined not to share her treats with her little brother, Walt. She is running out of places… Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

Independence Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A basic overview of Independence Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 394.2634
  • Copyright: 2003

It's Winter!

From the Series Celebrate the Seasons

Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the winter season. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002

Jackie Robinson

From the Series On My Own Biography

The first African American to break the color barrier in modern major league baseball, Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest players of all time. Forced to put up with angry, hateful fans… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 796.357'092
  • Copyright: 2002

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A basic overview of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 394.261
  • Copyright: 2003

Memorial Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 394.262
  • Copyright: 2003

Monster Trucks

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Monster trucks are big, noisy machines. They're so tall that their drivers have to climb to get into them! They can drive over cars, tow lots of heavy things, and more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 796.7
  • Copyright: 2003

Nathan Hale: Patriot Spy

From the Series On My Own Biography

As the Revolutionary War began, Nathan Hale immediately joined up on the side of the Patriots. When General Washington needed a spy, Hale was the only man to volunteer for the job. In the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 973.3'85'092
  • Copyright: 2002
Cover: No One Saw: Ordinary Things through the Eyes of an Artist
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No One Saw: Ordinary Things through the Eyes of an Artist

From the Series Bob Raczka's Art Adventures

With a simple, rhyming text and beautifully reproduced paintings, No One Saw explores modern art. Each painting highlights the way in which the artist looked at the world in his or her own… Read More →

  • Dewey: 759.06
  • Copyright: 2002
Cover: Our Big Home: An Earth Poem
Starred Review & Award Count 1

Our Big Home: An Earth Poem

Young children usually think of their home as the structure in which they live. In Our Big Home, the author and illustrator present a much larger vision of home as the planet Earth. Linda… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2000

Pocahontas

From the Series On My Own Biography

As the young daughter of a powerful Powhatan leader, Pocahontas befriended the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Although she helped them survive their difficult first years, and she… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 975.5'01'092
  • Copyright: 2002

Pouncing Bobcats

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Animals

With furry, tufted ears, spotted coats, and short knobby tails, bobcats are distinctive wild cats. Found in forests, grasslands, mountains, swamps, or even deserts, bobcats hunt and grow from Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 599.75'36
  • Copyright: 2003

Presidents' Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 394.261
  • Copyright: 2003
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
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Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

Join Sammy Spider on his stow-away adventure as he tours Israel and learns the many meanings of "shalom." Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful,… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2001

Winter

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Seasons

A basic overview of the winter season. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • ATOS: 0.7
  • Dewey: 508.2
  • Copyright: 2002

Everybody Brings Noodles

Carrie has worked hard to organize her neighborhood's 4th of July block party. Excitement hangs in the air as she makes sure that every last detail—from the food to the talent show--is ready. Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2002

I Pledge Allegiance, 2nd Edition

From the Series On My Own History

In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "The Pledge of Allegiance" has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride. In 1888, a children's magazine announced that a new… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 323.6'5'0973
  • Copyright: 2002