Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Then and Now series

This simple title provides a fun look at all types of noses, ending with a human.

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.

Simple text introduces how different objects move, in different patterns and in different speeds, when pushed or pulled.

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.

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.

Introduces the color yellow with familiar objects that are yellow.

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.

An introduction to magnets and how they work.

This book summarizes the signs and effects of a windy day.

This book summarizes the signs and effects of a cloudy day. It also provides activities for children on a cloudy day.