Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Then and Now series

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

An introduction to the difference between floating and sinking.

A simple introduction to the sun.

Presents the concept of saving money and items for which a young child might save, such as gum, a book, or even a car.

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a goat.

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

This is one in a series of simple books for beginning readers which introduces students to basic geometrical concepts, using a variety of everyday examples. Short sentences and colourful images make the concepts explained easy to understand and the shapes easy to spot.

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

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

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.