Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Weather series

A basic introduction to the concept of homes for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.

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

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

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.

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.

Why is it sunny outside one day and rainy the next? Readers will learn the ins and outs of why weather changes in this book. Accessible text and appealing photos show changing weather conditions and encourage students to observe and think about the changing weather in their own environments.

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.

A basic introduction to the concept of towns. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.