Blastoff! Readers Level 4

We use wheels and axles several times every day. Young readers will learn how a wheel and axle work together, how they make work easier, and how they are used in larger, complex machines. More →

Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their… More →

The Midwestern United States was nicknamed “The Dust Bowl” in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things,… More →

Hurricane winds spin around a central point called an eye. A hurricane’s eye usually has calm weather and clear skies. Eager readers will discover how hurricanes form, move, and damage tropical areas. More →

Roads become slick when freezing rain falls. Drivers can easily lose control of their vehicles and crash into each other. This book introduces children to unpredictable ice storms by… More →

Winter winds blow snow at 35 miles per hour or more for at least three hours during a blizzard! Young readers will learn how blizzards form and why blizzard conditions temporarily shut down… More →

Rosa Parks lived her life courageously. She refused to change bus seats because she was African-American. Children will discover the bravery of Rosa Parks during a time of racial segregation. More →

By speaking boldly, Abraham Lincoln earned the nickname “Honest Abe.” Young readers will learn how Abraham Lincoln used honesty to lead a country divided over slavery. More →