Grade 1 - 2

In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the life cycle of a watermelon. From seed to fruit, each spread follows and labels steps in the plant's development. High-frequency words and More →

Kids all around the world enjoy using crayons to make art. But how are crayons made? Engaging text combines with fascinating factory images to explore the materials, machines, and molds… More →

How can we hold open doors or cut our food? We can use wedges! Learn all about these simple machines that make jobs easier, from how they work to where we see them in our daily lives. Bright More →

In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers… More →

Wedges are simple machines used to split, lift, or hold an object in place. Children will discover how wedges perform jobs for people and how they make everyday life easier. More →

Welders help fix the world! These strong helpers work hard to repair car parts, bridges, and other metal objects. In this title, full-color photos appear alongside leveled text to give… More →

Who can build bridges and fix cars? Welders! Welders work with metal to build and fix the things we use every day. Read all about these community helpers. More →

When we turn on a faucet, water comes pouring out. We see water in ponds and puddles. It's easy to take water for granted but without water humans, could not survive! Readers will discover… More →

What happens when food burns? Learn about the chemical reactions behind the process and make delicious food yourself! Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young… More →

Soil can be black, brown, red, yellow, or gray. It can be dry and crumbly or wet and sticky. There are many different types of soil, but they all have one thing in common--they are made… More →

How can we move all of these heavy books? We can use wheels and axles! Learn all about these simple machines that make jobs easier, from how they work to where we see them in our daily lives. More →

We use wheels and axles several times every day. Young readers will learn how a wheel and axle work together, how they make work easier, and how they are used in larger, complex machines. More →