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Attract and Repel: A Look at Magnets
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A colorful magnet holds a drawing to a fridge. Paperclips stick to a magnet. Magnetic forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a magnet? And how do magnets work? Read More →
Battling Malaria: On the Front Lines against a Global Killer
In North America, mosquito bites are usually only a nuisance. But in areas such as Africa and Southeast Asia, the bite can be deadly. There, many mosquitoes transmit a disease called… Read More →
Boston Terriers Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What's that dog with the perky ears, big eyes, and lively personality? It's the Boston terrier! Boston terriers are "people pooches" with playful spirits and keen intelligence. Their owners… Read More →
Brett Favre
From the Series Amazing Athletes
When NFL quarterback Brett Favre joined the Green Bay Packers in 1992, no one knew the impact he would have on the game. In 1997 Favre lead the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI, and he… Read More →
Brown Everywhere
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere
Look around you. Do you see a friend’s brown eyes or hair? A glass of chocolate milk? A brown feather from a bird? The color brown is found in nature, in foods, in clothing, and in many other Read More →
Cocker Spaniels Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What's that dog with the shiny coat, floppy ears, and cheerful spirit? It's the cocker spaniel! Cocker spaniels are active dogs with a loving nature and lots of pep. Their owners think… Read More →
Danica Patrick, 2nd Edition
From the Series Amazing Athletes
Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no… Read More →
Day and Night
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles
Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of… Read More →
Drew Brees
From the Series Amazing Athletes
When quarterback Drew Brees left Purdue University to pursue a career in the National Football League (NFL) in 2001, many people thought he was too short. At six feet tall, they wondered if… Read More →
Dwight Howard
From the Series Amazing Athletes
As the first player taken in the 2004 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard created high expectations. He has more than lived up to the hype. Dwight… Read More →
Ellen Craft's Escape from Slavery
From the Series History Speaks: Picture Books Plus Reader's Theater
In the 1840s, runaway slaves faced many dangers. They were often caught and sometimes killed. Ellen Craft and her husband William knew the risks. And they decided to take a chance. Ellen… Read More →
Enrique Esparza and the Battle of the Alamo
From the Series History Speaks: Picture Books Plus Reader's Theater
In early 1836, trouble broke out in Texas. Texas was part of Mexico, yet many of its settlers wanted to fight for independence. Mexican General Santa Anna and his army came to battle the… Read More →
Fire Trucks on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
Hear the loud sirens. See the flashing lights. This fire truck is on the move! What kind of gear do firefighters keep in their trucks? And how do the trucks help firefighters battle fires?… Read More →
Food Poisoning and Foodborne Diseases
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
Tainted peanuts, deadly hamburgers, recalled tomatoes. Every year new problems erupt with the safety of the foods we eat and water we drink. Widespread recalls occur when food becomes… Read More →
Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!: A Look at Forces
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
You push a swing. Your brother pulls a wagon. Forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a force? And how do forces act on different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all Read More →
Happy New Year, Mallory!
From the Series Mallory
It's New Year's Eve and Mallory can't wait to celebrate! Her camp friends are coming to Fern Falls and she and Mary Ann have planned out every last detail for a perfect winter reunion and New Read More →
Hepatitis
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
"The silent killer." That's how a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, described hepatitis. This life-threatening liver disease can go undetected for decades because it often… Read More →
Hibernation
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles
Hibernation is a cycle that some animals go through every year. Most people know that bears hibernate. But why do they hibernate? And what other animals hibernate? Read More →
How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?: And Other Questions about the Boston Tea Party
From the Series Six Questions of American History
On a cold evening in December 1773, a group of men climbed aboard three ships docked in Boston Harbor. Armed with hatchets, the men began breaking into the ships’ valuable cargo—342 crates of Read More →
Influenza
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
With the 2009 outbreak of the deadly H1N1 flu, popularly known as "swine flu," people across the globe crowded emergency rooms and clinics for treatment. During outbreaks, schools shut down… Read More →
Is Singing for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
Learning to sing well is a wonderful goal. The human voice is perhaps the most beautiful-sounding instrument there is! Indeed, singers bring a special touch to all kinds of music, from rock… Read More →
Is the Clarinet for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The clarinet is a wonderful instrument. Its smooth, creamy sounds enhance all types of music, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Indeed, artists as diverse as Benny Goodman, Supertramp, Read More →
Is the Flute for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
Learning to play the flute is a wonderful goal. The flute is one of the most beautiful-sounding instruments there is! Its high, sweet sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and… Read More →
Is the Guitar for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument Read More →