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Cover: Rescue on the Outer Banks
Starred Review & Award Count 2

Rescue on the Outer Banks

From the Series On My Own History

On October 11, 1896, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse, Ginger, watch as the brave surfmen of Pea Island struggle to save the lives of nine people stranded on a shipwreck. Sam has dreamt of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002

Saving Money

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Money

Presents the concept of saving money and items for which a young child might save, such as gum, a book, or even a car. Read More →

  • Dewey: 332.024'01
  • Copyright: 2002

Spending Money

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Money

Illustrates the many ways a child can spend money. Read More →

  • Dewey: 332.024
  • Copyright: 2002
Cover: The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft
Starred Review & Award Count 3

The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft

From the Series On My Own History

On December 21, 1848, Ellen Craft and her husband, William, slipped out into the cold, dark night and took their first steps towards freedom. They were runaway slaves. Posing as a white man… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 306.3'62'092273
  • Copyright: 2002

A Cloudy Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Weather

This book summarizes the signs and effects of a cloudy day. It also provides activities for children on a cloudy day. Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.57'6
  • Copyright: 2002

A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up

From the Series Baby Animals

What happens when a harbor seal pup is abandoned like Sidney was? She was on the verge of starvation when some helpful humans stepped in to make sure she would live to become a healthy, happy Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 599.79'23
  • Copyright: 2002

A Rainy Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Weather

This book provides activities for a rainy day, and summarizes the signs and effects of rain. Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.57'7
  • Copyright: 2002

A Snowy Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Weather

This book provides activities for a snowy day, and summarizes the signs and effects of snow. Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.57'84
  • Copyright: 2002

A Sunny Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Weather

This book summarizes the signs and effects of a sunny day, as well as activities. Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • Dewey: 551.5'271
  • Copyright: 2002

A Tiger Cub Grows Up

From the Series Baby Animals

Tara is a tiger cub. What is it like to grow up in a wild animal park? If you look closely, you will discover how Tara grows from a tiny newborn cub to a pouncing, full-grown tiger there.… Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 599.756
  • Copyright: 2002

A Windy Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Weather

This book summarizes the signs and effects of a windy day. Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.51'8
  • Copyright: 2002

Fall

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Seasons

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

  • ATOS: 0.8
  • Dewey: 508.2
  • Copyright: 2002

Sammy Spider's First Tu B'Shevat

Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with everyone’s favorite spider! Spring is in the air and Sammy Spider watches as Josh Shapiro lowers the roots of a small tree into the ground. As spring turns to… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001

Spring

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Seasons

A basic overview of the spring 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

Summer

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Seasons

A basic overview of the summer 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
Cover: The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
Starred Review & Award Count 2

The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story

Loosely based on the Hasidic legend "The Tear of Repentance", The Hardest Word is a story about forgiveness. The Ziz, a wonderful bird who lived long ago, is so big and clumsy that he can't… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001
Cover: The Shabbat Box
Starred Review & Award Count 1

The Shabbat Box

It's finally Ira's turn to take home the Shabbat Box from school. But a bad storm blows open his book bag and the box is lost. What will Ira do? A warm introduction to Shabbat for preschoolers. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001

Where Is My Continent?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Where Am I?

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

  • Dewey: 910'.02141
  • Copyright: 2002

Where Is My Country?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Where Am I?

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

  • Dewey: 910
  • Copyright: 2002

Where Is My Home?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Where Am I?

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

  • Dewey: 392.3'6
  • Copyright: 2002

Where Is My State?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Where Am I?

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

  • Dewey: 917.3
  • Copyright: 2002

Where Is My Town?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Where Am I?

A basic introduction to the concept of towns. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • Dewey: 307.76
  • Copyright: 2002

A Walk in the Prairie

From the Series Biomes of North America

Take a walk through the prairie. This biome of tall grass and open sky is teeming with life. How do the plants and animals of the prairie survive? As you travel through the prairie, watch… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 577.4'4
  • Copyright: 2001

Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova

From the Series Creative Minds Biographies

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1881, Anna Pavlova grew up dreaming of becoming a prima ballerina. Throughout her lifetime, Anna inspired and encouraged people around the world with her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 792.8'028'092
  • Copyright: 2001