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Why Does Lightning Strike?

Megan Cooley Peterson (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798885244923

In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how lightning forms and strikes.

How Does a Tornado Form?

Megan Cooley Peterson (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798885244862

In this book, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how tornadoes form.

How Does a Hurricane Form?

Megan Cooley Peterson (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798885244831

In this book, early readers will learn how hurricanes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how warm and cold air interact over warm ocean waters to create hurricanes.

Tow Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881259

Whizz! A tow truck pulls a car out of a ditch! Find out how different kinds of tow trucks work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Tractors

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881266

Chug! Chug! A tractor rumbles across a corn field! Find out about the many jobs a tractor can do, and learn about where they are important. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Dump Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881228

Beep! Beep! A huge dump truck backs into a construction site! Learn more about the loads they carry and how they dump them. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Fire Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881235

Wee-ooo! A fire truck speeds past! Learn about the emergencies fire trucks are used for, and what makes them so important. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Garbage Trucks

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881242

Crunch! A garbage truck picks up a trash can and empties it! Learn more about the different types of garbage trucks, and find out what happens when you take out the trash. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Concrete Mixers

Jean Eick (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881198

Whirr! A concrete mixer's drum spins round and round! Learn more about why these big machines never stop moving. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Cherry Pickers

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881181

Buzz! A worker in a cherry picker cuts a power line high above the trees! Learn more about how cherry pickers work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Cranes

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881204

Clank! A crane drops a steel beam on top of a skyscraper! Find out more about wrecking balls, heavy loads, and other things a crane might lift. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Diggers

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881211

Boom! A digger picks up a huge boulder and drops it a few feet away! Diggers come in all shapes and sizes--learn more about how they work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Bulldozers

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881174

Smash! A massive bulldozer flattens a building! Learn more about how bulldozers move over any surface, and find out what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Trailblazers on the Sea

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888222751

Most of our world is covered by water, but we have only explored some of it. Follow a few trailblazers as they adventure on and under the sea. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.

Trailblazers in the Air

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888222775

For thousands of years, people have wished they could fly. Thanks to a few trailblazers, people soar through the air every day. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.

Sticky Notes

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885095839

Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!

Spray String

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885095822

It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!

Microwave Ovens

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885095815

It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!

Ice Cream Cones

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885095808

They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders when we find ourselves in sticky situations!

Las ruedas y los ejes son máquinas

Douglas Bender (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039690509

This book introduces early readers to wheels and axles and how we use them every day. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading!

Flota o se hunde

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039619746

Why do some things float while others sink? Readers learn about buoyancy and density, guess what type of objects will float or sink, and conduct a floating experiment of their own! Great for STEM and content literacy.

Los edificios están hechos de formas

Miranda Kelly (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039619777

Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles--these shapes help us build things. Look around! Shapes are everywhere! Great for STEM and content literacy.

Magnetos

Christian Lopetz (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620889

The perfect, low-level book for introducing magnets and how they work. Kids will be able to identify many magnetic objects after reading this book, as well as what materials are NOT magnetic.

El sonido: ¡escucha todo acerca de él!

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620902

Young readers learn plenty about sound energy including how sound travels, how animals and people focus on sounds, and and how we use sound to gather information all around us.

Electricidad diaria, impactante pero real

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620858

Young readers will learn what electricity is, where it comes from, and how it is produced and used in our homes and businesses. Words like energy, circuit, and conductor, are clearly explained.