Did you use a fork today? Then you’ve used a lever! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use levers.

Did you use a scissors today? Then you’ve used wedges! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wedges.

Did you put the cap on the toothpaste tube today? Then you’ve used a screw! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use screws.

Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.

Did you ride a bike today? Then you’ve used wheels and axles! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wheels and axles.

Did you walk up a ramp today? Then you’ve used an inclined plane! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 ways we use inclined planes.

What's to the left of the dog? Is the line for the bus on the left or right? Look inside this book to find out!

What does the little bear cub climb over? What's hiding under a rock? Look inside this book to find out!

Is the castle near or far? Is the deer near the lake? Look inside this book to find out!

What's behind the door? What's in front of the barn? Look inside this book to find out!

What can communicate but has no mouth, and can attack but has no hands? A plant! You might love the beauty and fragrance of flowers, but plants are far more complex than meets the eye. Some plants have ways of luring insects for pollination. Others mimic the look of the female insects whose male counterparts they want to attract. The Venus flytrap eats insects and other small animals for extra nourishment. You might see some of these ninja plants—with their sneaky and deceitful ways—in you...

How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it’s a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development.Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli and print information, bridging the gap between sound and text for effective reading. Delve into language development, drawing parallels with oral language acquisition while a...