Books in Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: American Symbols series

Teaches multiculturalism by comparing faces, clothes, food, and words from around the world.

Describes how volunteering and conserving natural resources can help the Earth.

Introduces the life cycle of the manatee, from its underwater birth, to a two-year period of learning survival skills from its mother, and its final maturity at five years old.

Explains what reptiles are, using turtles, snakes, and crocodiles as examples.

Describes land and water pollution through waste disposal and littering, and suggests methods to reduce the amount of waste and help the Earth.

Introduces the Genoan explorer, discussing his motivation for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean and his discovery of the Bahamas.

Describes land and water pollution through waste disposal and littering, and suggests methods to reduce the amount of waste and help the Earth.

Explains ways to be a good citizen, including working together, speaking up, caring for the environment, and listening to others.

Describes the interesting weather that can occur during the different seasons, such as rainbows, fog, and snow.

Introduces chores and jobs at home that children around the world perform.

Describes Pluto, the ninth planet from the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.

Explains the difference between salt and fresh water, and suggests ways to reduce the amount of water that a household uses each day.