Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Look at Trees series

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.

Presents an introduction to the wetlands of the world and the kinds of plants and animals that inhabit them.

Some mammals have a little fur or hair, others have a lot! Learn how fur helps these animals survive.

Introduces the concepts of above and below using city life, children at play, and other familiar situations as examples.

A basic overview of the life cycle of a duck and the behavior of ducklings as they grow.

Presents an introduction to pet hamsters and their basic needs.

An introduction to leadership at school, at home, with friends, and in the community, with specific examples of how to be a leader at home and school.

Using simple text and illustrations, describes various government services, including garbage collection, postal service, and park service.

Beginning readers will explore how hammers pound in and pull out nails. A back matter spread explains how hammers are one kind of simple machine: a lever.

Introduces readers to animals that live in the mountains and the concept of habitat. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of mountain dwellers as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.

Summarizes where water is found on Earth, including lakes, icebergs, and a garden hose, and introduces related concepts such as how to find water on a map and facts such as how high the highest waterfall is.

Uses simple text and photographs to provide children with basic information about horses.