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Is the Saxophone for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the… Read More →
Is the Trumpet for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The trumpet may be one of the smallest brass instruments, but its sound is bold and exciting. Trumpeters play in all types of groups, such as orchestras, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and… Read More →
Is the Violin for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The violin is one of the most versatile instruments around. Its sweet, clear sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and jazz to rock and country. Indeed, groups as diverse as… Read More →
John Greenwood's Journey to Bunker Hill
From the Series History Speaks: Picture Books Plus Reader's Theater
In mid-May 1775, the American Revolution was barely a month old. Many British soldiers were in Boston, Massachusetts. The American troops were nearby. The next battle could break out at any… Read More →
Kobe Bryant, 2nd Edition
From the Series Amazing Athletes
When Kobe Bryant went straight from high school to join the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1996, he was the youngest player in the league. That same year,… Read More →
Let's Look at Armadillos
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups
What animal has a hard shell, sharp claws, and a long tongue? An armadillo! But do you know what armadillos eat? Or how armadillos protect themselves from predators? Read this book to find… Read More →
Let's Look at Earthworms
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups
What animal has a long body, slimy skin, and no backbone? An earthworm! But do you know where earthworms live? Or which end of an earthworm is its head? Read this book to find out! Learn… Read More →
Let's Look at Monarch Butterflies
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups
What insect has wings with orange, white, and black patterns? A monarch butterfly! But do you know what monarchs do in the fall? Or how monarchs change throughout their lives? Read this book Read More →
Let's Look at Sea Otters
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups
What animal has thick fur, strong paws, and likes to swim on its back? Sea otters! But do you know where sea otters live? Or how they stay warm in cold water? Read this book to find out!… Read More →
Let's Look at Sharks
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups
What animal has sharp teeth, gills and fins, and a great sense of hearing? Sharks! But do you know how sharks find food? Or why sharks swim with their mouths open? Read this book to find… Read More →
Let's Look at Sloths
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Close-Ups
What animal has shaggy fur and long claws and sleeps in a tree? Sloths! But do you know how sloths find food? Or why their fun can look green? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →
Many Ways to Move: A Look at Motion
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
An airplane soars through the sky. A wind gust blows through the leaves. Objects are in motion all around you. But what makes objects move? And what are some different ways that objects move? Read More →
Migration
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles
What does it mean to migrate? Discover which animals migrate and why they migrate through detailed photographs and simple text. Read More →
Monster Trucks on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
It races through mud. It glides through the air. This monster truck is on the move! What makes monster trucks different from other trucks? And what kinds of cool tricks can these trucks do?… Read More →
Mount Rushmore
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Have you ever seen a face that’s taller than a house? People come from across the country to see the huge faces on Mount Rushmore. Four U.S. presidents are carved on this tall mountain. Just… Read More →
Pink Everywhere
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere
Look around you. Do you see squealing pink piglets? A pitcher of pink lemonade? Pink flowers in the garden? The color pink is found in nature, in foods, in clothing, and in many other places. Read More →
Pomeranians Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What's that dog with the powder-puff coat, foxlike face, and bold personality? It's the Pomeranian! Pomeranians are cuddly dogs, yet they're also active and have loads of curiosity. Their… Read More →
President Lincoln, Willie Kettles, and the Telegraph Machine
From the Series History Speaks: Picture Books Plus Reader's Theater
In March 1865, the Civil War between the North and South and had been going on for four years. The armies of the North were fighting their way to Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the… Read More →
Pugs Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What's that dog with the wrinkly muzzle, curly tail, and great love of people? It's the pug! Pugs are playful and outgoing dogs, yet they're happiest spending time with their human family.… Read More →
Rottweilers Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What's that big dog with the powerful body and rusty orange markings? It's the Rottweiler! Rottweilers are courageous dogs with an even temper and a great sense of humor. Their owners think… Read More →
Ruby Valentine Saves the Day
From the Series Ruby Valentine
It's Valentine's Day and Ruby won't let anything spoil the celebration! In this follow-up to the popular Love, Ruby Valentine, Ruby's favorite day of the year rolls around again, and she and… Read More →
Ruth and the Green Book
The picture book inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film The Green Book Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car! In the early 1950s, few African Americans could… Read More →
Seasons
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles
Winter, spring, summer, and fall—the seasons are one of natures most familiar cycles. But why does the weather change? Learn why weather patterns change over the seasons. Read More →
Shaun White, 2nd Edition
From the Series Amazing Athletes
On snowboarder Shaun White's first run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, he set the high score and secured the gold medal. On his second run, which people Read More →