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What Can Live in the Ocean?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Discover how adaptations make the ocean a perfect habitat for whales, lobsters, sea horses, and many, many more animals. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 591.77
  • Copyright: 2011

What Floats? What Sinks?: A Look at Density

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 532'.25
  • Copyright: 2011

What Is Hearing?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses

A fire alarm’s wail. A cat’s quiet purr Your ears let you hear all kinds of sounds, both loud and soft. But how do your ears work? And how does your sense of hearing help you? Read this book… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 612.8'5
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: What Is Sight?
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What Is Sight?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses

A green frog. An orange Popsicle. A flashing “walk” sign. Your eyes let you see everything around you. But how do your eyes work? And how does your sense of sight help you? Read this book to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 612.8'4
  • Copyright: 2010

What Is Smell?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses

The sweet smell of roses. The rotten smell of garbage. Your nose lets you smell these scents and more. But how does your nose work? And how does your sense of smell help you? Read this book… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 612.8'6
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: What Is Touch?
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What Is Touch?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses

A furry dog. A scaly lizard. Your sense of touch lets you feel these things and more. But how does your sense of touch work? And how does it help you? Read this book to find out! Learn all… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: 612.8'8
  • Copyright: 2010

Why Do Moving Objects Slow Down?: A Look at Friction

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

A baseball player slides on the ground to tag a base. A toy car's wheels rub against the floor and slow the toy car down. Friction is at work all around you. But what exactly is friction? And Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 531'.4
  • Copyright: 2011

Alien Encounter

From the Series Alien Agent

Zack’s back at work again, as an Alien Agent. His assignment: find an alien kid who hijacked a spaceship to Roswell, New Mexico. Sound easy? Not quite. Because Zack’s dad is going too. And… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Are You Ready for Fall?
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Are You Ready for Fall?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Four Seasons

Leaves are changing colors. The days are getting cooler. Farmers harvest crops. It’s time to carve a pumpkin! Do you know what season is here? It’s fall! What else happens in fall? Read this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 508.2
  • Copyright: 2010

Dino-Baseball

From the Series Dino-Sports

When the plant-eating Green Sox face the meat-eating Rib-Eye Reds, baseball will never be the same. Tied zip to zip, the game is a pitchers' duel until the Green Sox's hothead manager goes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010

Do I Need It? Or Do I Want It?: Making Budget Choices

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Do you plan how much money you’ll use to buy candy? Or how much you’ll save for a new video game? Then you’re budgeting! A budget is a plan for spending and saving. Budgets help people decide Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 332.024
  • Copyright: 2010

Guinea Dog

From the Series Guinea Dog

Rufus has been dreaming of getting a dog. His best friend has one. His worst friend has one. But his dad has a few objections: They whine. They gnaw. They bark. They scratch. They beg. They… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2010

Iran

From the Series Country Explorers

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

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 955
  • Copyright: 2010

Jamaica

From the Series Country Explorers

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Jamaica. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Jamaica from its bustling cities to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 972.92
  • Copyright: 2010

Norway

From the Series Country Explorers

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Norway. On this whirl-wind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Norway’s beautiful cities, snowy… Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 948.1
  • Copyright: 2010

What Can You Do with Money?: Earning, Spending, and Saving

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Do you get an allowance? Or have you ever been paid for doing chores, such as walking a neighbor’s dog or raking leaves? If so, you’ve earned money! Everyone has to decide what they will do… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 331.2'1
  • Copyright: 2010

What Do We Buy?: A Look at Goods and Services

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 339.4'7
  • Copyright: 2010

What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 332.4
  • Copyright: 2010

Where Do We Keep Money?: How Banks Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever put money into a bank account? Or withdrawn money to buy a video game? Then you’ve used a bank! Banks are businesses where people keep their money. Banks help us save and spend… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 332.1
  • Copyright: 2010

White Everywhere

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere

Look around you. Do you see bright, puffy clouds? A glass of milk? Falling snowflakes? A fancy white dress? The color white is found in nature, in clothing, at home, and in many other places. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 535.6
  • Copyright: 2010

Who's Buying? Who's Selling?: Understanding Consumers and Producers

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever bought a cold drink at a lemonade stand? Or have you baked cookies for a school bake sale? If so, you’re a consumer and a producer! Consumers, producers, buyers, and sellers all Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 381
  • Copyright: 2010

Yellow Everywhere

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere

Look around you. Do you see tall sunflowers? A bunch of ripe bananas? A yellow traffic light? A puppy’s yellow fur? The color yellow is found in nature, at home, in the community, and in many Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 535.6
  • Copyright: 2010

Dino-Soccer

From the Series Dino-Sports

When veggie-nibbling Grazers and meat-munching Biters take to the soccer field, it's a showdown of prehistoric proportions. Diplodocus shows an herbivore's soft touch and strikes first for… Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2009

Do You Know about Birds?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups

What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in common? They’re all birds! But do you know what makes a bird a bird? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 598
  • Copyright: 2010