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Antarctica

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. The average temperature is –58 degrees F. Brrr! That’s why no one lives there. But there are lots of animals. Penguins, Walruses and Polar Bears are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 919.8'9
  • Copyright: 2005

Asia

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Describes the landscapes, geology, weather, oceans, coastlines, air, soil, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Asia. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 915
  • Copyright: 2005

Australia

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Australia is the smallest continent, and the only continent that is also made up of only one country. It is home to over twenty million people, as well as a large variety of plants and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 994
  • Copyright: 2005

Behind and In Front

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Location

Students will learn key vocabulary words to describe the locations of objects. Repetition and color photographs reinforce vocabulary terms. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005

Blackberry Stew

Hope is sad and angry that her Grandpa Jack has passed away. As she and Aunt Poogee sit on the porch sharing memories of the special times they shared with Grandpa Jack, Hope learns one of… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

Carly Patterson

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Carly Patterson electrified American audiences with her performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Displyaing amazing poise, this sixteen-year-old helped the U.S. women's gymnastics… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 796.44'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Cesar Chavez

From the Series On My Own Biography

During the Great Depression, many people had to work long hours and were barely paid enough to survive. Cesar Chavez felt this treatment was unfair and worked to secure more rights. He formed Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 331.88'13'092
  • Copyright: 2005
Cover: Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year

From the Series On My Own Holidays

Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China’s traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 394.261
  • Copyright: 2005
Cover: Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco de Mayo

From the Series On My Own Holidays

It’s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It’s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico’s victory over the French army at… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 394.262
  • Copyright: 2005

Cloudy

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Kinds of Weather

A basic introduction to the characteristics of clouds. Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.57'6
  • Copyright: 2005

Custodians

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Community Helpers

Custodians are very important members of the school. They unlock the doors in the morning and lock them at night. They take care of the school, making sure that everything is clean and fixed. Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 371.6'8
  • Copyright: 2005

Dentists

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Community Helpers

Dentists help keep your smile healthy. When you have a toothache or a cavity, the dentist is the person to go to. They clean and fix your teeth and show you what you can do to keep your teeth Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 617.6
  • Copyright: 2005

Doctor

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Work People Do

With simple text and vibrant color photographs, this book introduces young readers to doctors. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005

Easter around the World

From the Series On My Own Holidays

Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 394.2667
  • Copyright: 2005

Europe

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents

Europe is home to some of the world’s fastest trains, as well as many monuments like the Eiffel Tower. Over 700 million people live in Europe. It includes the world’s smallest country,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 914
  • Copyright: 2005

Feathered Dinosaurs

From the Series Meet the Dinosaurs

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2005

Firefighter

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Work People Do

With simple text and vibrant color photographs, this book introduces young readers to firefighters. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005

Flying Giants of Dinosaur Time

From the Series Meet the Dinosaurs

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2005
Cover: From Idea to Book
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From Idea to Book

From the Series Start to Finish

How is a book made? A writer thinks of a story and writes it down. After a publishing company edits it, an artist will illustrate the story and a designer will put the two together on a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 002
  • Copyright: 2004

From Tree to House

From the Series Start to Finish

How is a house built? Loggers cut down trees that are sent to a sawmill and made into boards. These boards are sent to builders who use them to build the floors, walls, and roof of the house. Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 690'.837
  • Copyright: 2004

Gentle Manatees

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Animals

An adult manatee is twice as long as your bathtub and weighs as much as a grand piano. These roly-poly mammals live in warm, shallow water all over the world. These curious, gentle creatures… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 599.55
  • Copyright: 2005

Globes

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Geography

This book is a very basic introduction to globes and what they are used for. Read More →

  • Dewey: 636.5
  • Copyright: 2005

How Does It Feel?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Properties of Matter

This book teaches students about one way objects can be described and compared. Color photos accompany the simple sentences on each page. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005

Is It Big or Little?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Properties of Matter

This book teaches students about one way objects can be described and compared. Color photos accompany the simple sentences on each page. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2005