The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate!

The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate!
Author: Stephen Krensky
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481420526

Readers are invited to warm up with the enticing history of hot chocolate in this fact-tastic nonfiction leveled reader, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! A special section at the back of the book includes additional information and a quiz. Full color.

Science of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack

Science of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781481489775

Emerging readers will love this Level 3 Ready-to-Read value pack of six Science of Fun Stuff books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Science of Fun Stuff series is full of engaging stories and quirky facts that will teach you everything you want to know about the behind-the-scenes physics, chemistry, and technology of baseball, amusement parks, magic, snow, candy, and airplanes! A special section at the back of each book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like history, social studies, geography, and math, and there are even fun quizzes so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: The Innings and Outs of Baseball The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic! The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy The Cool Story Behind Snow How Airplanes Get from Here…to There!

The Explosive Story of Fireworks!

The Explosive Story of Fireworks!
Author: Kama Einhorn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481438492

Light up the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! In this book readers will learn all about how fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, how Queen Elizabeth I created a special honor for the person who created the best fireworks, and much more! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!

The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy

The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy
Author: Ellie O'Ryan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481456288

Learn the sugar, spice, and science behind your favorite candies in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know there is a lot of science behind making candy? How about that “Red Hots” candies get their heat from a chemical called capsaicin—the same molecule that gives peppers their kick? And when you crunch on Wintergreen Lifesavers, they spark because you are making light with friction similar to the electricity in lightning: You might say you are making a miniature lightning storm in your mouth! Learn about these cool chemical reactions and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on candy! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!

The Stellar Story of Space Travel

The Stellar Story of Space Travel
Author: Patricia Lakin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-02-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481456245

Blast off into a galaxy full of fun with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that ancient people all over the world looked at the stars and saw constellations? Or that a science fiction author named Jules Verne predicted the first moon landing? Or that astronauts from different countries take turns living on board the International Space Station? Houston, you’re cleared for takeoff and ready to become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on space travel! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!

Looking Up!

Looking Up!
Author: Joe Rao
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481479180

Provides trivia on the planets, the Sun, and other celestial bodies, including the temperature on the surface of the Sun, why Pluto is considered a dwarf planet, and when and where one can see the next total solar eclipse.

The Tricks and Treats of Halloween!

The Tricks and Treats of Halloween!
Author: Angela Murphy
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781484435052

Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people would carve Jack-O'-Lanterns out of turnips and potatoes? Or that today, Americans spend nearly two billion dollars each year on Halloween candy? Learn all about the not-so-scary history of Halloween in

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack

Henry and Mudge Ready-to-Read Value Pack
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781442449527

This value pack of six Ready-to-Read books starring Henry and Mudge includes Henry and Mudge, Henry and Mudge and Annie’s Good Move, Henry and Mudge in the Green Time, Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea, Henry and Mudge Puddle Trouble, and Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat.

The Innings and Outs of Baseball

The Innings and Outs of Baseball
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-10
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 9781484449097

Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what's the scientific reason that using pine ta

The Colorful Story of Comics

The Colorful Story of Comics
Author: Patricia Lakin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481471465

Now beginning readers can learn all about the history of comics, graphic novels, manga, and more in this installment of the nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series about the history of fun stuff! Do you know how comics, graphic novels, and manga came to be? Or that they have their roots in cave drawings? Did you know that Benjamin Franklin is credited as having the first cartoon in an American newspaper? Ever wonder who put the fun in the Funny Pages? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the funny history of comic strips, graphic novels, manga, and more, and amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning about history has never been so much fun!