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Shih Tzus Are the Best!

From the Series The Best Dogs Ever

What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression? It's the shih tzu! Shih tzus are outgoing dogs with great looks and trusting personalities. Their owners Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 636.76
  • Copyright: 2011

Skin Cancer

From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders

Each year, more than one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, and it affects people of all ages. Indeed, a headline from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, says, "Milder… Read More →

  • Dewey: 616.99'477
  • Copyright: 2011

The African American Experience

From the Series USA TODAY Cultural Mosaic

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, The African American Experience shines a spotlight on African Americans and their many exciting… Read More →

  • Dewey: 973'.0496073
  • Copyright: 2011

The Alamo

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Did you know that Davy Crockett fought in a famous battle at the Alamo? From behind the walls of the fort, Americans fought for independence. Thousands of people still visit the Alamo to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 976.4'03
  • Copyright: 2011

The American Indian Experience

From the Series USA TODAY Cultural Mosaic

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, The American Indian Experience shines a spotlight on American Indians and their many exciting… Read More →

  • Dewey: 970.004'97
  • Copyright: 2011

The Asian Pacific American Experience

From the Series USA TODAY Cultural Mosaic

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, The Asian Pacific American Experience shines a spotlight on Asian Pacific Americans and their many Read More →

  • Dewey: 973'.0495
  • Copyright: 2011

The European American Experience

From the Series USA TODAY Cultural Mosaic

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, The European American Experience shines a spotlight on European Americans and their many exciting… Read More →

  • Dewey: 973'.0409
  • Copyright: 2011

The Hispanic American Experience

From the Series USA TODAY Cultural Mosaic

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, The Hispanic American Experience shines a spotlight on Hispanic Americans and their many exciting… Read More →

  • Dewey: 973'.0468
  • Copyright: 2011

The Hundred-Dollar Robber: A Mystery with Money

From the Series Manga Math Mysteries

Somebody has stolen money from the soccer team. Everyone thinks Tom, the team's big bully, did it, but he says it wasn't him. Should Adam, Amy, Joy, and Sam believe him and help? They will… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2010

The Kung Fu Puzzle: A Mystery with Time and Temperature

From the Series Manga Math Mysteries

Is what Adam and Tom overhear true? Is Sifu Faiza selling the kung fu school? And can they find a way to change her mind in time? All the kids get together to help, but they'll have to figure Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 741.5
  • Copyright: 2010

The Lincoln Memorial

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

How big is the statue of President Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial? It’s 19 feet (6 meters) high. That’s taller than three adults standing on one another’s shoulders! Whose idea… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 975.3
  • Copyright: 2011

The Lost Key: A Mystery with Whole Numbers

From the Series Manga Math Mysteries

At Sifu Faiza's Kung Fu School, kids learn to be strong and fast. They also learn to be smart, cool-headed, and honest. So Joy, Adam, Sam, and Amy are surprised when the key to the school is… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2010

The Middle Eastern American Experience

From the Series USA TODAY Cultural Mosaic

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, The Middle Eastern American Experience shines a spotlight on Middle Eastern Americans and their… Read More →

  • Dewey: 973'.0494
  • Copyright: 2011

The Midnight Adventure of Kate Shelley, Train Rescuer

From the Series History's Kid Heroes

With the bridge out and a train on the way . . . a girl must get a warning to the station in time. Moingona, Iowa, 1881. Kate Shelley lives on a farm near Honey Creek with her mother and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 363.12'2092
  • Copyright: 2011

The Rough-Riding Adventure of Bronco Charlie, Pony Express Rider

From the Series History's Kid Heroes

On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a pony express rider. California, early 1860s. Julius loves horses so much that he leaves his job as a sailor to work on a ranch. He… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 383'.1430973
  • Copyright: 2011

The Secret Ghost: A Mystery with Distance and Measurement

From the Series Manga Math Mysteries

Sam's little sister Michelle thinks there's a ghost in the creepy old house their dad bought. With help from a couple of friends on the soccer team, Sam, Amy, and Michelle use an old ghost… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2010

The Statue of Liberty

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway? What about a finger bigger than a grown-up? Get ready to check out the Statue of Liberty! This statue stands for American freedom. Just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 974.7'1
  • Copyright: 2011

The Top-Secret Adventure of John Darragh, Revolutionary War Spy

From the Series History's Kid Heroes

Under the nose of the enemy army . . . a boy carries a dangerous secret. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1777. John Darragh’s family has sided with the rebel colonists during the Revolutionary… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2011

The Washington Monument

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Do you know how long it took to build the Washington Monument? It took 36 years! Visitors have loved to look out from the top of this tall building ever since it was finished. But who planned Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 975.3
  • Copyright: 2011

The White House

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Do you know how many U.S. presidents have lived in the White House? Every president except for George Washington has lived in the White House. It’s the official home of U.S. presidents! What… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 975.3
  • Copyright: 2011

Tony Romo

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has one of the most high-profile jobs in sports. As the starting quarterback for "America's team" since 2006, Tony has amassed impressive stats and wowed… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in a Desert?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

How do animals like snakes, roadrunners, and scorpions survive in the desert? Discover their adaptations and see! Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 591.754
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in a Forest?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Find out why the forest is a perfect habitat for animals like porcupines, bears, and deer. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 591.73
  • Copyright: 2011

What Can Live in a Grassland?

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations

Lions, and zebras, and termites, oh my! See why a grassland is a perfect habitat for these animals and more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 591.74
  • Copyright: 2011