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Chemistry, Earth, and Space Science
Tim Cook
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2018)While some scientists studied the heavens, others learned more about the building blocks of the universe. In the 1700s, they began to investigate the nature of air. This led to the discovery of elements, the fundamental substances that make up the universe. Discover more in Chemistry, Earth, and Space Science, part of the Scientific Breakthroughs series.
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The Librarian
Jared Siemens
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Did you know that there are more than 16,000 public libraries in the United States? A librarian picks new books for the library and makes them easy to find. Learn more about librarians in The Librarian.
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Establishing Judicial Branch
Cara Maccarald
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2018)Explores the establishment of the judicial branch. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.
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Saving
Jessica Morrison
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2017)Saving takes place when money is stored in a safe place and is not spent. The average personal savings rate in the United States is 5.5 percent. Learn about what saving is, how saving works, and the technology used in Saving, a title in the Economics series.
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Buddha Day
Jill Foran
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Buddha Day honors the birthday of the Buddha. He was the founder of a religion called Buddhism. Find out more in Buddha Day, a title in the Celebrating Cultures series.
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The Doctor
Jared Siemens
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Did you know that Americans get more than 1 billion colds each year? A doctor finds out why people are sick. Learn more about doctors in The Doctor. This title is part of the Who Works in My Neighborhood series, which has been developed for children ages 5 to 7.
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Physical Sciences
Tim Cook
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2018)The physical sciences attempt to explain the nature of the universe and the forces that shape it. The earliest investigations into phenomena such as light, motion, and gravity were carried out by philosophers in the ancient world. Discover more in Physical Science, part of the Scientific Breakthroughs series.
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The Police Officer
Jared Siemens
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Did you know that there are more than 15,400 police departments across the United States? A police officer keeps people safe and makes sure they follow the rules. Learn more about police officers in The Police Officer.
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Family Groups
Simon Rose
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2016)Family groups can be made up of millions of individual animals working together. Each ant in a colony performs one of three different roles. Learn more in Family Groups.
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Holi
Christine Webster
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Did you know that Holi is a festival of color? People throw colored water and powder on each other. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Holi.
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Shadows and Reflections
Robin Johnson, Douglas Hicton
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Did you know that a dark area appears behind an object when the object blocks light? The dark area is called a shadow. Learn more in Shadows and Reflections, a title in the Waves: Light and Sound series.
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The Teacher
Jared Siemens
Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2020)Did you know that more than 50 million children attend public schools in the United States? A teacher helps children explore new things. Learn more about teachers in The Teacher.