Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Shapes series

Briefly describes how school in the United States has changed through the years, including such topics as transportation, supplies, and subjects taught.

Students will see where solid shapes appear in their surroundings, from lunch boxes shaped like rectangular prisms to cylinder-shaped pasta. Direct photo-text correspondence supports beginning readers.

A basic overview of the fall season. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Introduces the shape and shares pictures of ovals found in everyday life.

Presents tips for staying safe around fire, including information on the importance of having a plan if there is a fire and what to do in case of fire.

This series for beginning readers explains the criteria for determining whether items are living or nonliving. Each book gives many examples, using simple text that directly corresponds with the colorful photographs on each page.

Identifies characteristics of living objects.

Briefly describes how toys and games have changed through the years, including such topics as how playgrounds differ and how today's toys relate to those of the past.

Presents a brief look at how transportation has changed over the years.

An introduction to the common characteristics of an urban community.

Many plants depend on animals to help move pollen around so that the plants can reproduce. Readers will see how hummingbirds, mice, bats, and other animals play a big role in pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers understand key ideas and details about this important science concept.

This series for beginning readers explains the criteria for determining whether items are living or nonliving. Each book gives many examples, using simple text that directly corresponds with the colorful photographs on each page.