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The Liberty Bell
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
Do you know what the Liberty Bell is? Go back in history to understand why Americans fought for freedom from Britain, why the Liberty Bell was important to that time, and more in The Liberty Bell. Read More →
The Lincoln Memorial
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
The Lincoln Memorial looks like a Greek temple with thirty-six columns. Do you know why there are thirty-six of them? Or which of Lincoln's speeches are carved into the walls of the memorial? Read More →
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
With a double-page spread for each month, this book describes the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year. Read More →
The Statue of Liberty
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
One of the most famous American symbols, the Statue of Liberty stands for freedom and opportunity. Standing on Liberty Island at the tip of New York City, the statue welcomed immigrants from… Read More →
The Washington Monument
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
The Washington Monument is a beautiful marble memorial that honors America's first president. But, did you know that the monument was supposed to be built on top of a domed building? Or that… Read More →
The Winter Solstice
From the Series Traditions of the Seasons
The winter solstice—the shortest day of the year—marks the beginning of the coldest, darkest season. Discover the scientific reasons for this phenomenon and learn how cultures past and… Read More →
Things to Make for Your Doll
From the Series Girl Crafts
Playing with a doll is all about imagination. Here are twenty creative craft projects to make play situations a lot more fun! They range from a doll bathing suit and beach bag made from a… Read More →
Toys and Games Then and Now
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Then and Now
See how toys and games have changed over the years Toys and games are fun but toys and games have changed over time. Long ago, children played with marbles at recess, now children play in… Read More →
Transportation Then and Now
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Then and Now
See how transportation has changed over the years Transportation carries people from one place to another, but it has changed over time. Long ago airplanes began to fly in the sky, now… Read More →
Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
Have fun learning about language! In this fun-filled book, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Each preposition in the… Read More →
Uranus and Neptune
From the Series Worlds Beyond
Two of the most mysterious planets in our solar system are the cold, beautiful blue worlds of Uranus and Neptune. They lie so far from the Sun that they appear only as small dots in even the… Read More →
Vegetables
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Food Groups
An introduction to different vegtables and the part they play in a healthy diet. Read More →
Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist
From the Series On My Own Biography
Gazing up at the stars, Benjamin Banneker longed to understand how and why things worked as they did. In a time when most black Americans were slaves, Banneker lived a life of freedom and… Read More →
Bessie Coleman: Daring to Fly
From the Series On My Own Biography
High in the sky, Bessie Coleman could soar like a bird. She was free—at least until she landed. As a black woman in the 1920s, she wasn't allowed to learn how to fly. Forced to travel to… Read More →
Butterflies
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles
A basic overview of the life cycle of a butterfly. Read More →
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
Adverbs tell us when and how. Like, quickly, do your homework now! Bursting with adverbs, this addition to the Words Are CATegorical® series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for… Read More →
Florence Nightingale
From the Series On My Own Biography
Growing up in a wealthy family that believed nursing wasn't a respectable job, Florence Nightingale was determined to help others. After more than sixty years of service as a nurse, she had… Read More →
Freezing and Melting
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Water
Summarizes how water changes from a solid to a liquid and back again, and introduces related facts such as that water freezes at thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit and that ice floats. Read More →
Frogs
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles
A basic overview of the life cycle of a frog. Read More →
Germ Hunter: A Story about Louis Pasteur
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Growing up in the 1830s, Louis Pasteur saw the horrifying effects of diseases like rabies and tuberculosis. Filled with curiosity and imagination, Pasteur began a lifelong search for answers… Read More →
Martha Washington
From the Series On My Own Biography
Martha Dandridge Custis was twenty-seven years old when she married George Washington. She worked by her husband's side to help keep their family, home, and country running smoothly. Whether… Read More →
Rabbits
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles
A basic overview of the life cycle of a rabbit and the behavior of young rabbits as they grow. Read More →
Snakes
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Life Cycles
A basic overview of the life cycle of a snake and the behavior of young snakes as they grow. Read More →
Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers
A first prayer book for young children, with 21 traditional prayers in simple Hebrew, transliteration, and English. Contains blessings for a new day, bounty of our food, Sabbath, and holiday rituals. Read More →