Books in First Step Nonfiction series

Simple text introduces the different effects that pushing and pulling can have on objects.

Ben needs to find out what food to grill at the cookout. Examine his tally chart to see how many people want hot dogs, hamburgers, or chicken.

By using short, repetitive sentences and crisp, full-color photographs, these books introduce beginning readers to classroom pets, their basic needs, and how to care for them.

An introduction to the basic characteristics of plateaus.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of rules and laws found at home, in school, and in the community and show why it is important to follow the rules and not break the law.

Simple text and color photographs identify things associated with autumn.

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

Nan surveys her class to find out what types of pets they have. See how she creates a bar graph to share her results.

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.

An introduction to the basic characteristics of plains.

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.