Books in First Step Nonfiction _ States of Matter series

Summarizes how Earth's water changes to vapor and rises into the sky where it turns into rain, and introduces related concepts such as the shape of raindrops and the presence of pollutants in rainfall.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of rules and laws found at home, in school, and in the community and show why it is important to follow the rules and not break the law.

Simple text and color photographs identify things associated with autumn.

Presents a brief look at how homes in the United States have changed over the years.

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.

Get a close-up view of the life of an apple tree.

An introduction to water and its properties.

Large, full-color photographs combine with simple, easy-to-read text to explore the life cycle of a bean. Fun Facts and diagrams further enhance the reading.

Describes the process of corn production, including planting the kernels, tending and harvesting the crop, and transporting the corn to the grocery store so that it may be bought and eaten.

See how a boy makes a map of his home showing fire escape routes. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a fire safety map needs to have.

Explains what it means to be a good citizen, and explains the steps required for an immigrant to become a citizen of the United States.

Summarizes how water changes from a solid to a liquid and back again, and introduces related facts such as that water freezes at thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit and that ice floats.