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Documents of Freedom: A Look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What are the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution? They're important documents that helped to shape our country. But what's the story behind how these… Read More →
Does It Really Take Seven Years to Digest Swallowed Gum?: And Other Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask
From the Series Is That a Fact?
It takes seven years to digest swallowed gum. A penny placed on a train track can cause a train to derail. The average human consumes four spiders per year while sleeping. You may have heard… Read More →
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions about Your Health and Body
From the Series Is That a Fact?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Humans use only ten percent of their brains. If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before.… Read More →
Emma's Easter
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Holidays and Special Days
Emma's family is celebrating Easter! Emma and her little brother hunt for Easter eggs and candy. They go to church. Then relatives come over for a big meal. Find out the different ways people Read More →
Exploring Dangers in Space: Asteroids, Space Junk, and More
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What's Amazing about Space?
Have objects from space ever hit Earth? Yes! Every day small meteoroids crash into the atmosphere. Some burn up, but some hit the ground. Space junk also falls to Earth. Comets and asteroids… Read More →
Exploring Exoplanets
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What's Amazing about Space?
Could there be other planets in the universe similar to those in our solar system? Yes! Scientists have discovered worlds circling distant stars. They call these objects exoplanets. In this… Read More →
From Egg to Butterfly
From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series
How does an egg become a butterfly? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from egg to brightly colored insect—in this fascinating book! Read More →
From Flower to Honey
From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series
How is honey made from a flower? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from pretty bloom to tasty treat—in this fascinating book! Read More →
From Foal to Horse
From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series
How does a foal grow into a horse? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from birth to stallion or mare—in this fascinating book! Read More →
From Kernel to Corn
From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series
How does a corn seed become corn on the cob? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from planting to picking and eating—in this fascinating book! Read More →
From Shoot to Apple
From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series
How does an apple tree produce a tasty fruit? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from starting a new tree to eating a juicy apple—in this fascinating book! Read More →
From Tadpole to Frog
From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series
How does a tadpole become a frog? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from egg to adulthood—in this fascinating book! Read More →
Getting Elected: A Look at Running for Office
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get… Read More →
Hawk & Drool: Gross Stuff in Your Mouth
From the Series Gross Body Science
Your mouth really is filthy! It’s a saliva bath for millions of tiny little creatures that share your food, chew holes in your teeth, and make your breath smell like a garbage truck. From… Read More →
I Date Dead People: Book 5
From the Series My Boyfriend Is a Monster
Nora Reilly is an old soul. Her idea of fun is reading a Jane Austen novel in her family's Victorian home. She didn't expect to find a kindred spirit in the house's oldest occupant, Tom… Read More →
In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery about Matter
From the Series Summer Camp Science Mysteries
When campers arrive at Camp Dakota, rumors start flying. The Fog Zombie is on the prowl, moaning and creeping through the thick fog that often settles on the lake. At first, the kids don't… Read More →
Israel
From the Series Country Explorers
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Israel. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Israel’s busy cities, sun-baked… Read More →
Itch & Ooze: Gross Stuff on Your Skin
From the Series Gross Body Science
Have an itch? Let’s zoom in for a closer look at what’s causing it. It could be one of many nasty things. How about bacteria poop? (It happens, and it stinks!) It might be a tiny critter that Read More →
Judges and Courts: A Look at the Judicial Branch
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What is the judicial branch? It's the part of government that's in charge of our courts. But just what do the courts do? And how do they affect your daily life? Read this book to find out. Read More →
Marco's Cinco de Mayo
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Holidays and Special Days
Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Read More →
Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Holidays and Special Days
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people… Read More →
Rumble & Spew: Gross Stuff in Your Stomach and Intestines
From the Series Gross Body Science
What’s that funny feeling coming from your gut? It could be oozing stomach acid or a booming belch or stinky fart that is ready to burst. These revolting reactions happen during the digestion Read More →
Sarah's Passover
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Holidays and Special Days
Sarah is excited to celebrate Passover! She helps get the house ready. At the seder, the special Passover dinner, she asks The Four Questions. After dinner, the children hunt for the matzah… Read More →
Smile a Lot!
From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books
When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do—smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from… Read More →