Grade 1 - 2

A phone rings, gym shoes squeak, a dog barks--sounds are all around us! The sense of sounds helps us learn more about the world. But how do we hear? Simple text breaks down the science of the More →

Sometimes when I eat too quickly I--hic! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of hiccups. Learn how they happen, what can be done to stop hiccupping, and more. Lively text More →

It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the 'ill' word family through a simple rhyme scheme. Each book features six words such as 'bill,' 'gill,' and 'drill' to… More →

Let's visit the hospital! Check in at the front desk, play games in the waiting room, talk to the doctors and nurses in the exam room, and even follow along as tests make their way to the… More →

I splash and play in the sprinkler as the sun beats down on the hot day. It can be fun to slurp up ice cream to cool down during a heat wave. But how do we get hot weather? And what are some… More →

Helpers at the fire station are ready for anything. But how does this fire station work? Go behind the scenes to learn how firefighters at the station are ready to jump into action at a… More →

The grocery store has everything we need. But how does this important part of the community work? Go behind the scenes to learn how the shelves stay stocked with fresh food every day.… More →

Artificial Intelligence is the wave of the future, but how can computers seem to think like people? It's time to talk tech! Carefully leveled text paired with engaging photos make… More →

The library is full of books, computers, games, and more! But how does this important part of the community work? Go behind the scenes to learn how libraries connect their communities with… More →

I love seeing new movies on the big screen. But how does the movie theater work? Go behind the scenes to learn how the theater is able to entertain and delight audiences. Colorful photos… More →

I love sending and receiving letters in the mail. But how does a post office work? Go behind the scenes to learn how a letter to grandpa travels across the country and into the right mailbox. More →

I put in my order with a server and out comes a delicious dish. But how does a restaurant work? Go behind the scenes to learn how a food at a restaurant gets from kitchen to table. Colorful… More →