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Your Circulatory System

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?

The circulatory system is made up of the heart, the blood, and strong tubes called blood vessels. But what does the circulatory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 612.1
  • Copyright: 2013

Your Digestive System

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?

The digestive system is made up of the tongue, the esophagus, the stomach, the intestines, and other parts. But what does the digestive system do? And how do its parts work together to keep… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 612.3
  • Copyright: 2013

Your Muscular System

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?

The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 612.7
  • Copyright: 2013

Your Nervous System

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?

The nervous system is made up of the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord. But what does the nervous system do? And how do its parts work together to help your body function? Explore the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 612.8
  • Copyright: 2013

Your Respiratory System

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?

The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 612.2
  • Copyright: 2013

Your Skeletal System

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?

The skeletal system is made up of about two hundred and six bones. But what exactly is a bone? And how do bones help your body function? Explore the skeletal system in this engaging and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 611'.71
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios? (Do You Know about Amphibians?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común una rana toro, una salamandra y un sapo? ¡Son todos anfibios! Conozca las características que comparten todos los anfibios. What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 597.8
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre aves? (Do You Know about Birds?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común un pingüino, una paloma y un pavo real? ¡Son todos pájaros! Conozca las características que comparten todas las aves. What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 598
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre insectos? (Do You Know about Insects?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común una abeja, una mariposa y una hormiga? ¡Son todos insectos! Conozca las características que comparten todos los insectos. What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 595.7
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos? (Do You Know about Mammals?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común un elefante, un ratón y un delfín? ¡Son todos mamíferos! Conozca las características que comparten todos los mamíferos. What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 599
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre peces? (Do You Know about Fish?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común un tiburón, un caballito de mar y una raya? ¡Son todos peces! Conozca las características que comparten todos los peces. What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 597
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles? (Do You Know about Reptiles?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común una tortuga marina, una iguana y una pitón? ¡Son todos reptiles! Conozca las características que comparten todos los reptiles. What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 597.9
  • Copyright: 2013

20 Hungry Piggies: A Number Book

From the Series Math Is Fun!

Nearly everyone has heard about the little piggy that went to the market and the one that stayed home-but there's a lot more to the story! 20 Hungry Piggies completes the tale while,… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2007

Big Birthday

Annabelle is determined to have a birthday party that stands out from the rest. The moon seems like the perfect spot! But wearing spacesuits and partying in a place with no air create some… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Brandon's Birthday Surprise

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Holidays and Special Days

Brandon and his brother Riley want to surprise their mom on her birthday. They bake a cake and even make a piñata! They also make a mess. What will Brandon pick for his mom's present? Find… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 394.2
  • Copyright: 2012

But and For, Yet and Nor: What Is a Conjunction?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is a conjunction? You'll find the answer inside this book—because it's chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary's playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous but… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 425
  • Copyright: 2010

Can Lightning Strike the Same Place Twice?: And Other Questions about Earth, Weather, and the Environment

From the Series Is That a Fact?

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 550
  • Copyright: 2010

Can Rats Swim from Sewers into Toilets?: And Other Questions about Your Home

From the Series Is That a Fact?

It's dangerous to talk on the phone during a thunderstorm. Flushing the toilet sprays water around the bathroom. Freezers can burn your food. You may have heard these common sayings or… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 648
  • Copyright: 2011
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Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?: And Other Questions about Animals

From the Series Is That a Fact?

Bats are blind. An old dog can’t learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 590
  • Copyright: 2010

Checks and Balances: A Look at the Powers of Government

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

What are checks and balances? They are limits that keep different parts of government from having too much power. But just what are these limits? And how do they help our government run more… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 320.473'04
  • Copyright: 2012

Chelsea's Chinese New Year

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Holidays and Special Days

Chelsea's family is celebrating Chinese New Year! Chelsea gets to stay up late. She watches fireworks and a parade with a dragon! She and her family have a big feast. Find out the different… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 394.261
  • Copyright: 2012

Clot & Scab: Gross Stuff about Your Scrapes, Bumps, and Bruises

From the Series Gross Body Science

Have you ever crashed your bike and torn up your knee? Or have you been hit in the face by a ball and gotten a big shiny bruise around your eye? Have any of your scabs ever oozed with… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 617.1
  • Copyright: 2010

Crust & Spray: Gross Stuff in Your Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

From the Series Gross Body Science

From snot and phlegm to earwax and eye gunk, there’s some pretty gross stuff in that body of yours! But why do you have all that sticky slime inside you? And why does it build up sometimes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 612.8
  • Copyright: 2010

Cuba

From the Series Country Explorers

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Cuba. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Cuba’s tropical rainforests and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 972.91
  • Copyright: 2011