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Inclined planes

Spilsbury, Louise,


"Inclined planes are around us every day, though we may not always realize it. Wheelchair ramps, slides, and even stairs are all examples of inclined planes that are integral parts of daily life. Readers will learn all about this simple machine through interesting real-world examples. They'll explore detailed pictures of mechanical parts with extensive annotations and learn about key engineering principles. "Technology in Action" spreads let readers see how mechanical parts and simple machines work. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to simple machines and is sure to encourage an interest in STEM."
Date Published:2019

"Inclined planes are around us every day, though we may not always realize it. Wheelchair ramps, slides, and even stairs are all examples of inclined planes that are integral parts of daily life. Readers will learn all about this simple machine through interesting real-world examples. They'll explore detailed pictures of mechanical parts with extensive annotations and learn about key engineering principles. "Technology in Action" spreads let readers see how mechanical parts and simple machines work. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to simple machines and is sure to encourage an interest in STEM."

Date Published:2019

Terrible tales of ancient Rome

Hibbert, Clare, 1970-



Date Published:2014

Terrible tales of the Middle Ages

Hibbert, Clare, 1970-



Date Published:2014

Seasons

Youssef, Jagger,


Winter, spring, summer, and fall-each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book, a perfect blending of language arts and science concepts. Thoughtfully chosen photographs illustrate the characteristics of each season and also correlate with the text, making the at-level text achievable of beginning readers and helping them gain confidence in their skills.
Date Published:2023

Winter, spring, summer, and fall-each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book, a perfect blending of language arts and science concepts. Thoughtfully chosen photographs illustrate the characteristics of each season and also correlate with the text, making the at-level text achievable of beginning readers and helping them gain confidence in their skills.

Date Published:2023

Pizza and Taco. 10, Go viral! /

Shaskan, Stephen,


"A Stepping Stone book." Pizza and Taco are going to be famous! Pizza and Taco are on a mission to go viral! What's the most super-kewl way to do that? A funny pet video on StewTube, of course! Good thing the lady down the street has a dog. These foodie besties are going to get so many likes! Nothing can go wrong, right?
Date Published:2026

Forces and magnets

Riley, Peter D.,


What is a force? -- Squish, stretch, turn, twist -- Gravity -- Friction -- Investigating friction -- Force fields -- Magnetic force -- Magnetic test -- Magnetic poles -- Finding the poles -- Test the force -- Using magnets. Twisting, pushing, pulling, stretching—these are all ways we can physically use force and see how it affects things. Of course, there are many other forces on Earth that we can’t see! Readers explore both the forces they can see in action and those they can only see the effect of in this book.
Date Published:2017

What is a force? -- Squish, stretch, turn, twist -- Gravity -- Friction -- Investigating friction -- Force fields -- Magnetic force -- Magnetic test -- Magnetic poles -- Finding the poles -- Test the force -- Using magnets. Twisting, pushing, pulling, stretching—these are all ways we can physically use force and see how it affects things. Of course, there are many other forces on Earth that we can’t see! Readers explore both the forces they can see in action and those they can only see the effect of in this book.

Date Published:2017

Flowers

Munson, Victoria,


Includes index. What are flowers? -- Garden flowers -- Wildflowers -- Seashore flowers -- Mountain flowers -- Water flowers -- Meadow flowers -- Bog flowers -- Forest flowers -- Dandelion life cycle. Spring has sprung, and the flowers are blooming. What are all the different kinds of plants blossoming in the garden? Readers of this vibrant book will find out. They'll learn to identify different types of common flowers through simple descriptions. Stunning full-color photographs will intrigue even reluctant readers and encourage a passion for botany. This fascinating book also introduces readers to important science concepts, such as habitat and camouflage.
Date Published:2019

Includes index. What are flowers? -- Garden flowers -- Wildflowers -- Seashore flowers -- Mountain flowers -- Water flowers -- Meadow flowers -- Bog flowers -- Forest flowers -- Dandelion life cycle. Spring has sprung, and the flowers are blooming. What are all the different kinds of plants blossoming in the garden? Readers of this vibrant book will find out. They'll learn to identify different types of common flowers through simple descriptions. Stunning full-color photographs will intrigue even reluctant readers and encourage a passion for botany. This fascinating book also introduces readers to important science concepts, such as habitat and camouflage.

Date Published:2019

Reptiles

Rector, Rebecca Kraft,


Readers are introduced to reptile characteristics, habitats, adaptations, diet, life cycles, and behavior.
Date Published:2019

Pulleys

Spilsbury, Louise,


Machines and forces -- Fixed pulleys -- Technology in action: fixed pulleys -- Movable pulleys -- A helping hand -- Technology in action: movable pulleys -- Compound pulleys -- Force and distance -- Technology in action: compound pulleys -- Pulleys with power -- Motors and pulleys -- Technology in action: motors and pulleys -- Perfect pulleys. "Pulleys are part of our daily lives, from elevators to giant cranes. We wouldn't even be able to raise the flag without the powerful pulley. Readers will learn all about this important, simple machine through detailed pictures with thorough annotations. They'll explore key engineering topics and learn about real-world examples of pulleys. Cool "Technology in Action" spreads give readers an inside look at how pulleys work"-- www.rosenpublishing.com.
Date Published:2019

Machines and forces -- Fixed pulleys -- Technology in action: fixed pulleys -- Movable pulleys -- A helping hand -- Technology in action: movable pulleys -- Compound pulleys -- Force and distance -- Technology in action: compound pulleys -- Pulleys with power -- Motors and pulleys -- Technology in action: motors and pulleys -- Perfect pulleys. "Pulleys are part of our daily lives, from elevators to giant cranes. We wouldn't even be able to raise the flag without the powerful pulley. Readers will learn all about this important, simple machine through detailed pictures with thorough annotations. They'll explore key engineering topics and learn about real-world examples of pulleys. Cool "Technology in Action" spreads give readers an inside look at how pulleys work"-- www.rosenpublishing.com.

Date Published:2019

The Shang dynasty

Holmes, Kirsty,


Includes index. The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images and a timeline aid in comprehension of the social studies content included throughout.
Date Published:2021

Includes index. The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images and a timeline aid in comprehension of the social studies content included throughout.

Date Published:2021

Journey to Saturn

Nichols, Amie,


Magnificent rings -- Where did the solar system come from? -- Saturn's orbit and rotation -- Beneath the surface of Saturn -- Discovering distant Saturn -- What are the rings made of? -- The order of the rings -- Titan and other moons of Saturn -- Phoebe and Enceladus -- Saturn's largest moon -- Exploring Saturn -- Landing on Titan -- Uncovering Saturn's mysteries. Saturn is best known for the magnificent rings that circle the gaseous planet. In this book, readers explore Saturn's orbit and rotation, its moons, its craters and volcanoes, and just what its mysterious rings are made of. This informative text also explains the history of exploration of Saturn and what scientists have learned from missions to study the ringed marvel.
Date Published:2015

Magnificent rings -- Where did the solar system come from? -- Saturn's orbit and rotation -- Beneath the surface of Saturn -- Discovering distant Saturn -- What are the rings made of? -- The order of the rings -- Titan and other moons of Saturn -- Phoebe and Enceladus -- Saturn's largest moon -- Exploring Saturn -- Landing on Titan -- Uncovering Saturn's mysteries. Saturn is best known for the magnificent rings that circle the gaseous planet. In this book, readers explore Saturn's orbit and rotation, its moons, its craters and volcanoes, and just what its mysterious rings are made of. This informative text also explains the history of exploration of Saturn and what scientists have learned from missions to study the ringed marvel.

Date Published:2015

Journey to Uranus

Hunter, Valerie.


Includes glossary. Far, far away -- How the planets were formed -- Scaling down the solar system -- Uranus's orbit and rotation -- Spinning sideways -- A long winter -- Uranus's layers -- An exciting discovery -- Many moons -- A closer look at Uranus's moons -- Finding the rings -- Exploring the outer solar system -- New data and findings. "More than 1.7 billion miles from the Sun, orbits the icy giant Uranus. Readers will explore Uranus, its place in the solar system, how it formed, its curious sideways rotation, its rocky moons, and much more. Featuring full-color photographs from the Voyager 2 mission, the book's engaging text gives space scientists an in-depth look at icy Uranus"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2015

Includes glossary. Far, far away -- How the planets were formed -- Scaling down the solar system -- Uranus's orbit and rotation -- Spinning sideways -- A long winter -- Uranus's layers -- An exciting discovery -- Many moons -- A closer look at Uranus's moons -- Finding the rings -- Exploring the outer solar system -- New data and findings. "More than 1.7 billion miles from the Sun, orbits the icy giant Uranus. Readers will explore Uranus, its place in the solar system, how it formed, its curious sideways rotation, its rocky moons, and much more. Featuring full-color photographs from the Voyager 2 mission, the book's engaging text gives space scientists an in-depth look at icy Uranus"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2015

Journey to Neptune

Brockman, Noah.


Includes index. A distant, stormy planet -- How Neptune formed -- The planets of our solar system -- Across great distances -- The earliest observations -- A very long year! -- Beneath Neptune's atmosphere -- Extreme weather -- Neptune's many moons -- The largest moon -- Rocky rings -- Voyager 2 -- Continuing exploration. Stormy Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun. The book explores Neptune's orbit and rotation, its moons, and its most interesting features, including its rocky rings. Brilliant full color photos accompany easy-to-follow text from the Voyager 2 mission along with detailed illustrations to help bring exploring this faraway planet much closer to home.
Date Published:2015

Includes index. A distant, stormy planet -- How Neptune formed -- The planets of our solar system -- Across great distances -- The earliest observations -- A very long year! -- Beneath Neptune's atmosphere -- Extreme weather -- Neptune's many moons -- The largest moon -- Rocky rings -- Voyager 2 -- Continuing exploration. Stormy Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun. The book explores Neptune's orbit and rotation, its moons, and its most interesting features, including its rocky rings. Brilliant full color photos accompany easy-to-follow text from the Voyager 2 mission along with detailed illustrations to help bring exploring this faraway planet much closer to home.

Date Published:2015

Earth

Rector, Rebecca Kraft,


One of the most fascinating planets in our solar system is the one that we call home. This simple yet fact-filled text encourages readers to learn about the planet Earth. Details of Earth's place in space, orbit, rotation, and tilt are shared, as well facts about Earth's layers and atmosphere.
Date Published:2020

Space stations

Owen, Ruth, 1967-


A home in space -- Salyut 1 -- Salyut: success and tragedy -- The story of Skylab -- Daily life on Skylab -- The Mir Space Station -- Successes and failures -- The International Space Station (ISS) -- Getting to the ISS -- Space station essentials -- Everyday life on the ISS -- The robot crew -- Science in space -- Glossary -- Websites -- Read more, index. A space station is a very unique place to live. How do people who live on space stations get food, air, and water? What kinds of experiments are conducted on them? Readers find out as they explore what life has been like on space stations throughout their history.
Date Published:2015

A home in space -- Salyut 1 -- Salyut: success and tragedy -- The story of Skylab -- Daily life on Skylab -- The Mir Space Station -- Successes and failures -- The International Space Station (ISS) -- Getting to the ISS -- Space station essentials -- Everyday life on the ISS -- The robot crew -- Science in space -- Glossary -- Websites -- Read more, index. A space station is a very unique place to live. How do people who live on space stations get food, air, and water? What kinds of experiments are conducted on them? Readers find out as they explore what life has been like on space stations throughout their history.

Date Published:2015

Minecraft : the ultimate collection!

Eliopulos, Nick.


Survival mode! -- Mobs in the overworld! -- Escape from the nether! -- The sky's the limit! -- Mobs in the mansion!. Five Minecraft Step Into Reading level 3 readers are collected in one book for even more action-packed adventures based on one of the world's best-selling video games!
Date Published:2024

Numbers

Youssef, Jagger,


Ten fingers on our hands, four bases in T-ball, three wheels on a tricycle-numbers are all around! This cheerful book demonstrates how readers can identify numbers in familiar objects and situations, aided by carefully selected images, and encourages them to practice number recognition in their everyday lives. Number names, quantities, and counting are among the essential skills addressed in this valuable volume, which helps beginning readers practice and reinforce their fluency.
Date Published:2022

Ten fingers on our hands, four bases in T-ball, three wheels on a tricycle-numbers are all around! This cheerful book demonstrates how readers can identify numbers in familiar objects and situations, aided by carefully selected images, and encourages them to practice number recognition in their everyday lives. Number names, quantities, and counting are among the essential skills addressed in this valuable volume, which helps beginning readers practice and reinforce their fluency.

Date Published:2022

Colors

Youssef, Jagger,


It's a colorful world! The pleasing pages of this bright book invite beginning readers to recognize the colors of the rainbow in familiar and fun objects, such as foods, toys, and animals. Achievable content make this a valuable tool for both teaching and reinforcing color concepts as well as growing and improving vocabulary in an early elementary learning environment.
Date Published:2023

Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot

Flintham, Thomas,


When evil King Viking's giant Gigabot is stolen, he asks Super Rabbit Boy to help him stop the thief before they destroy Animal Town.
Date Published:2025

The super jump between worlds!

Flintham, Thomas,


"Look for the original series on Peacock"--Cover. Meanie King Viking sends Super Rabbit Boy to Star World! There, Super Rabbit Boy, meets Blocky, who shows him how to jump through portals into other worlds. Each world has unique challenges and obstacles. Blocky wants to help his new friend get home, but he's not a hero...will Super Rabbit Boy ever find the portal back to Super World?
Date Published:2025