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Cover: Studying Soil
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Studying Soil

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?

Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 577.5'7
  • Copyright: 2013

The Alliance

From the Series Surviving Southside

"One Down . . . You're Next." Or so said the note Carmen Mendoza found in her locker. Carmen is out, loud, and proud, so the threat doesn't faze her . . . much. Jamie was Scott King's best… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013
Cover: The Beast
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The Beast

From the Series Counterattack

Alyssa Duncan is a beast on the soccer field. As the Copperheads' starting goalie, she might be the difference between a state title and total defeat—and she likes it that way. When a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013

The Fight

From the Series Surviving Southside

"Was he . . . you know?" Bella doesn't know if Dominic was gay or not, but she knows he was bullied. And she knows the adults who could have helped didn't because of some stupid policy. Now… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013

Think Big!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can’t reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

Think Happy!

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 646.7083
  • Copyright: 2009

Uncovering Earth's Crust

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?

The outside layer of our planet is an active place. Earth's crust is always growing and changing. But do you know how Earth's crust forms? And what happens when its plates shift suddenly?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 551.1'3
  • Copyright: 2013
Cover: Under Pressure
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Under Pressure

From the Series Counterattack

Elise comes from a long line of college athletes. More than anything else, she wants to wear the University of North Carolina uniform and play for the college where her parents went. It's a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013

American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries

From the Series American Music Milestones

Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • Dewey: 781.640973
  • Copyright: 2013

Body Parts: Double-Jointedness, Hitchhiker’s Thumb, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

Can you stretch your thumb back to your arm? Is your pinkie straight or slightly bent? What determines the way your joints bend—or don't bend? Read this book to find out about how your genes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 612
  • Copyright: 2013

Chile

From the Series Country Explorers

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Chile. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Chile’s dry deserts, visit a volcano,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 983
  • Copyright: 2011

Dino-Football

From the Series Dino-Sports

The Greenblades and the Rippers face off in the Mega-Bowl! Sacks and hand-offs. Touchdowns and interceptions. When dinos don shoulder pads, the action is sure to be epic. But as the clock… Read More →

  • Lexile: 280
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Do You Know Dewey?: Exploring the Dewey Decimal System

Are you ready for a library adventure? Join a group of children as they explore the Dewey decimal system! Search for ghosts in the 100s section, track down everything from costumes to cars in Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 025.4'31
  • Copyright: 2013

Día y noche (Day and Night)

From the Series Mi primer paso al mundo real — Descubriendo los ciclos de la naturaleza (First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles)

Los lectores principiantes aprenderán sobre los patrones básicos del Sol y la Tierra y lo que causa día y noche. Beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth… Read More →

  • Dewey: 525'.35
  • Copyright: 2013

El ciclo del agua (Earth's Water Cycle)

From the Series Mi primer paso al mundo real — Descubriendo los ciclos de la naturaleza (First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles)

Desde los lagos hasta las nubes, hasta la lluvia que cae de nuevo a la Tierra, descubra cómo el agua cambia a través de diversos procesos para formar el ciclo del agua. From lakes, to… Read More →

  • Dewey: 551.48
  • Copyright: 2013

El cielo de noche (The Night Sky)

From the Series Mi primer paso al mundo real — Descubriendo los ciclos de la naturaleza (First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles)

Cada mes un ciclo ocurre en el cielo. Lea acerca de los patrones de la luna y como cambia durante cada mes. Every month a cycle happens in the sky. Read about the patterns of the moon and… Read More →

  • Dewey: 523.3
  • Copyright: 2013

Estaciones (Seasons)

From the Series Mi primer paso al mundo real — Descubriendo los ciclos de la naturaleza (First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles)

Invierno, primavera, verano y otoño—las estaciones son uno de los ciclos más familiares de la naturaleza. Pero, ¿por qué cambia el clima? Aprenda por qué los patrones climáticos cambian a lo… Read More →

  • Dewey: 508.2
  • Copyright: 2013

Fall Apples: Crisp and Juicy

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Fall's Here!

Let's go to the apple orchard! Find out how apples grow. See the many things we do with apples. Taste some cider and apple pie. Yum! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 634'.11
  • Copyright: 2012

Fall Harvests: Bringing in Food

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Fall's Here!

Fall is a time to celebrate food. Farmers and gardeners work hard to grow crops all spring and summer. In fall, we harvest pumpkins, pecans, corn, potatoes, and more. Mmm! What happens in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 631.5'5
  • Copyright: 2012

Fall Pumpkins: Orange and Plump

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Fall's Here!

It's time for a trip to the pumpkin patch! Find out how pumpkins grow. See the many things we do with pumpkins. Let's carve a jack-o'-lantern. Spooky! What happens in fall? Find out in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 635'.62
  • Copyright: 2012

From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does a cocoa bean turn into tasty chocolate? Follow each step in the food production cycle—from planting cocoa trees to eating a sweet treat—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 664'.5
  • Copyright: 2013

From Grass to Milk

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does grass help cows make yummy milk? Follow each step in the food production cycle—from cows eating grass to ice-cold milk—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 1.7
  • Dewey: 636.2'142
  • Copyright: 2013

From Maple Tree to Syrup

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How do trees make sweet maple syrup? Follow each step in the food production cycle—from planting sugar maple trees to pouring syrup on pancakes—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 664'.132
  • Copyright: 2013

From Milk to Ice Cream

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does milk turn into frosty ice cream? Follow each step in the food production cycle—from milking a cow to eating a frozen treat—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 637'.4
  • Copyright: 2013