Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Simple Tools series

An introduction to circles and some of the many things that have a circle shape.

Students will see how levels indicate whether objects are flat or straight. A back matter spread explains why people use levels.

Compares what communication was in the past to what it is today, including the changes in radios, television, and telephones.

These simple books for beginning readers introduce students to geometric shapes and the vocabulary to describe them. The repetitive sentence structure familiarizes students with sight words while vocabulary is reinforced with interesting full-color images.

Which makes it easier to lift a large toy―a wedge or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at lifting the toy. This book supports engineering design standards for primary grades in the Next Generation Science Standards.

This book is a basic introduction to the square.

A basic introduction to what you see on a rainy day.

Melanie Mitchell

A basic overview of Constitution Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Simple text and photographs provide children with basic information about sheep.

This title for young readers describes the migration of animals.

Curious readers will discover how screwdrivers tighten screws using different kinds of tips. A back matter spread explains how screws are simple machines used to fasten objects together.