Books in First Step Nonfiction _ States of Matter series

Describes the characteristics of soil, why it is useful, and the types of animals that live in it.

A basic intrduction to what you see on a sunny day.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Covers the basic principles of money, commerce, and economics, and introduces emergent readers to the idea that everything has a comparative value. Simple examples are included.

A simple introduction to the planet Earth.

Simple text and photographs introduce the Earth's seven continents and their citizens.

A simple introduction to pet fish and their basic needs.

An engaging look at the ways that people interact with plants and animals.

Watch as a boy makes map of his room to show his friend the location of the supplies he’ll need to care of the boy's hamster while the family goes on vacation. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a room map needs to have.

Come along as a girl maps her neighborhood to show her visiting grandmother where everything is. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a neighborhood map needs to have.

In this series, basic math concepts are introduced using fun and familiar objects. Readers will learn about patterns and sorting and develop whole number concepts.

Taking a brief look at each of the four seasons, this delightful series introduces beginning readers to the basic idea of seasons and how animals, plants, and people adapt to them. Crisp, close-up photography teams with easy-to-understand, repetitive sentences that encourage new readers to discover the world--one season at a time.

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