Explore nonfiction with this set of short and sweet facts on notable people, places and events in history. Young readers can practice taking notes, answering questions and analyzing primary sources.

Did you know there are 6 simple machines that make up every complicated gizmo out there? This book introduces the pulley, the lever, the screw, the wedge, the inclined plane and the wheel & axle.

Get your hands dirty in the name of science! Explore the basic elements of the earth's surface with this beginner's guide to rocks, soil, and processes that change them.

Did you know that light can bend? Help your curious kids learn the important physical properties of light and explore how light adds colors to our world, with this beautiful series on light and color.