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Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright
Enter the magical realm of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. From Mia Posada, the author/illustrator of the acclaimed… Read More →
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 →
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 →
Spending Money
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Money
Illustrates the many ways a child can spend money. Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A Windy Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Weather
This book summarizes the signs and effects of a windy day. Read More →
Alexander Graham Bell
From the Series On My Own Biography
Growing up, Alexander Graham Bell was fascinated with music, speech, and sounds. He worked hard to invent things that would not only help those with impaired hearing, but also bring people… Read More →
Daniel Boone
From the Series On My Own Biography
Daniel Boone loved to explore and hunt in the wilderness. As a boy, he learned the ways of the woods from Indians and hunters. Then Daniel heard of a place called Kentucky and he decided to… Read More →
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 →
Inclined Planes and Wedges
From the Series Early Bird Physics
What is an inclined plane? How do you use a wedge? Using easy-to-understand examples and fun-to-do experiments, discover how these two simple machines work and make the work that you do easier. Read More →
Johnny Appleseed
From the Series On My Own Biography
John Chapman loved all forms of nature, and he worked throughout his lifetime to improve it by planting apple trees. Known as the folk hero Johnny Appleseed, John helped to build America--not Read More →
Life on a Cattle Farm
From the Series Life on a Farm
What's the difference between a bull and a steer? How are calves born? Adam Smith could tell you. He lives on a beef cattle farm and describes in vivid detail what makes working and playing… Read More →
Life on a Crop Farm
From the Series Life on a Farm
How big can a pumpkin grow? When is the best time to plant corn? Melissa Lehman knows. She lives on a crop farm and tells readers about the fun, and work, that goes into planting, growing,… Read More →
Life on a Goat Farm
From the Series Life on a Farm
Did you know that many people around the world drink goat milk instead of cow milk? Jimmy Search could have told you. He lives on a dairy goat farm and explains the work and fun that go into… Read More →
Life on a Horse Farm
From the Series Life on a Farm
Do you know the difference between a filly and a colt? How do you file a horse's teeth? Just ask Sarah Mills. She lives on a horse farm and describes the fun and hard work involved with… Read More →
Life on a Pig Farm
From the Series Life on a Farm
Did you know that baby pigs can run minutes after they're born? Or that pigs aren't really dirty animals? Alisha Eberly could have told you! She lives on a pig farm and talks about the hard… Read More →
Pattern Bugs
From the Series Math Is Fun!
Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry—and in the world all around us. They are also found in this delightful book written by educator Trudy Harris.… Read More →
Prudence Crandall: Teacher for Equal Rights
From the Series On My Own Biography
When Prudence Crandall opened a school for young girls in 1831, she didn't expect trouble. But that is just what she got when she allowed African American girls to attend. A Quaker and… Read More →