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Investigating Matter

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?

Solids, liquids, and gases are the three states of matter. But have you ever made matter change from one state to another? Or seen how even invisible matter takes up space? Now you can!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 530
  • Copyright: 2012
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Investigating Sound

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?

People, animals, machines, and wind all make sounds. But have you ever seen how sound waves move? Or made a sound wave bounce? Now you can! Explore sound with the fun experiments you'll find… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 534
  • Copyright: 2012

It's Cloudy Today

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?

Clouds drift and float. They move above Earth. Sometimes they are white and puffy. Sometimes they are dark and cover the sky. What happens when the weather is cloudy? Read this book to find… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 551.57'6
  • Copyright: 2010

It's Rainy Today

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?

Plip! Plop! Sometimes rain drips softly from the clouds. Sometimes rain comes down hard in a thunderstorm. What happens when the weather is rainy? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 551.57'7
  • Copyright: 2010

It's Snowy Today

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?

Snow swoops and swirls. It drifts from the sky and blankets the ground. People bundle up by roaring fires. Animals snuggle together to stay warm. What else happens when the weather is snowy?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 551.57'84
  • Copyright: 2010

It's Sunny Today

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?

The sun glows and glimmers. It casts warm light on the land and seas. Sunlight helps plants to grow. People enjoy being outside on sunny days. What happens when the weather is sunny? Read… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • Dewey: 551.5'271
  • Copyright: 2010

It's Windy Today

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?

Wind is moving air. Sometimes it blows softly. Sometimes it whips and whooshes. Wind pushes waves in the ocean. It rustles the leaves and makes flags flap. What happens when the weather is… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • Dewey: 551.51'8
  • Copyright: 2010

Let's Look at Brown Bears

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups

What animal has lots of fur, small ears, and a long nose? Brown bears! But do you know what brown bears eat? Or what they do in the winter? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 599.784
  • Copyright: 2010

Let's Look at Iguanas

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups

What animal has sharp claws, scaly skin, and likes to bask in the sun? Iguanas! But do you know what iguanas eat? Or how they protect themselves from enemies? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 597.95'421754
  • Copyright: 2010

Let's Look at Pigeons

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups

What animal has feathers, a round body, and a head that bobs when it walks? Pigeons! But do you know how fast pigeons fly? Or where pigeons build their nests? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 598.6'5
  • Copyright: 2010

Look Out for Litter

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Planet Protectors

Earth has a litter problem. How can you help? Join Trina to learn how little pieces of trash can become big problems. Find out safe ways to take care of litter. Do your part to be a planet… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 363.72'8
  • Copyright: 2012

Pickup Trucks on the Move

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom

It can drive off road. It can tow big trailers. This pickup truck is on the move! How do people use pickup trucks? And how do drivers control them? Read this book to find out! Learn all about Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 629.223'2
  • Copyright: 2011

Power Up to Fight Pollution

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Planet Protectors

Earth has a pollution problem. How can you help? Join Tyler to learn what makes Earth's land, air, and water dirty. Find out cool ways to clean up our world. Do your part to be a planet… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 363.73
  • Copyright: 2012

Put Inclined Planes to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

What do staircases, dump truck beds, and ramps have in common? All of them are inclined planes! Inclined planes are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

Put Levers to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

What do hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms have in common? All of them are levers! Levers are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put levers… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

Put Pulleys to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

What do flagpoles and some window blinds have in common? They use pulleys to perform work! Pulleys are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

Put Screws to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

What do jar tops and water-bottle lids have in common? Both of them are screws! Screws are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put screws to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

Put Wedges to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

What do a doorstop, a butter knife, and the front of a boat have in common? All of them are wedges! Wedges are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

Put Wheels and Axles to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

What do bicycles, doorknobs, and screwdrivers have in common? All of them use wheels and axles to perform work! Wheels and axles are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 621.8078
  • Copyright: 2012

Rally for Recycling

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Planet Protectors

Earth has a trash problem. How can you help? Join Tyler in learning about recycling. Find out what happens to things when they are recycled. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 363.72'82
  • Copyright: 2012

Red Everywhere

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere

Look around you. Do you see a stop sign? Ripe strawberries or tomatoes? A fire engine? Red birds or flowers? The color red is found in nature, in foods, in the community, and many other… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 535.6
  • Copyright: 2010

Scales

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Body Coverings

Compare different types of scales and discover how they protect the bodies of fish and reptiles. Read More →

  • Lexile: 260
  • Dewey: 591.47'7
  • Copyright: 2012

Shells

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Body Coverings

What animals have shells? See the wide variety, from armadillos and snails to crabs and turtles. Read More →

  • Lexile: 300
  • Dewey: 594.147'7
  • Copyright: 2012

Silver and Gold Everywhere

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere

Look around you. Do you see silver coins? A gold medal or crown? A shiny skyscraper? The colors silver and gold are found in nature, in clothing and jewelry, in the community, and in many… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 535.6
  • Copyright: 2010