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Presidents' Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
Join Sammy Spider on his stow-away adventure as he tours Israel and learns the many meanings of "shalom." Read More →
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful,… Read More →
Winter
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Seasons
A basic overview of the winter season. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
Elf Night
In this enchanting bedtime tale, a young boy is carried through the magical world of elves. Elves dance through his imagination--riding on crickets and skipping in starlight, spinning on… Read More →
Everybody Brings Noodles
Carrie has worked hard to organize her neighborhood's 4th of July block party. Excitement hangs in the air as she makes sure that every last detail—from the food to the talent show--is ready. Read More →
I Pledge Allegiance, 2nd Edition
From the Series On My Own History
In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "The Pledge of Allegiance" has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride. In 1888, a children's magazine announced that a new… Read More →
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 →