Describes some of the things people do in the wintertime, including wearing warm clothes, playing in the snow, participating in winter sports, and celebrating such winter holidays as Christmas, Hannuk
"Simple text and photographs present the construction of a skyscraper, including information on the workers and equipment needed"--Provided by publisher.
You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus! City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and m
Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery truck
Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That’s a lot of garbage! Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage. They carry the trash to landfills
Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends
Head lice is a common childhood problem. The bugs can spread from child to child easily, but they are just as easy to get rid of. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help young readers learn
Each year, the influenza virus causes illness in people around the world. The virus can spread quickly, but there are ways to help keep it at bay. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help ki
Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a war Jewish people won. This allowed them to freely practice their religion. During Hanukkah, peop
Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice made long ago by Ibrahim for his son. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people
Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young re
Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving
Firefighters are the heroes we need in times of emergency. Readers will learn all the roles firefighters have, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.
How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout defini
What time of year do leaves change color? Why can’t flowers grow in the snow? Track all four seasons and discover the importance of weather patterns to plant and animal life,
What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap around!
What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!
What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower around!
Police officers help people in need and make sure everyone follows the law. With more and more news stories, the public eye is fixed on the police. Readers will learn what its really like to be an off
