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Where does milk come from? Cows eat grass. They make milk in their bodies. Next a farmer uses a machine to take milk from the cows. Then what happens? Follow the story of milk step by step.

Honey is a sweet treat! But where does it come from? Flowers open. A bee flies to the flowers. The bee drinks nectar. The bees fly home. Discover what happens next in the process of making of honey.

How does a seed become a yummy ear of corn? A farmer plants seeds. The seeds change into plants. Plants grow. Soon cobs grow on the plants. Learn about the life cycle of corn step by step.

How does a cocoa bean become a delicious chocolate bar? Cocoa beans ripen. Workers open the pods. Next the sun dries the beans. The beans are roasted. Find out what step happens next in the process of making chocolate.

How does a seed turn into a tasty apple? The seed spouts. The tree grows. Then the tree flowers. Next small apples grow. The apples ripen. Listen to how apples grow step by step.

What do you like best about summer? Hear these kids enjoy nature and their favorite activities. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, Maya Likes the Beach.

Ruth Edna Kelley was an American librarian and author. She is fondly remembered for The Book of Hallowe'en, the first book-length history of the holiday.

Parents: Understanding sounds and their association with letters is the first step in learning to master any language. Children naturally absorb words as they hear and listen to the world around them, yet hearing specific sounds, in relation to their letter, guides that process and makes the next steps easier. 

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?

Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do for your body! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the role of vegetables in the practice of healthful eating.

Meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, and eggs, too - learn about the amazing things protein can do! Our bodies need protein to give us energy and make our muscles strong. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of protein in a healthful diet.

Grains contain fiber and vitamins for a healthy body! Wheat, oats, rice, and other grains are part of a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of healthful eating.

People all over the world engage in different kinds of healthful eating. Learn more about what each country eats to stay healthy, fit, and strong! Engaging text teaches early learners about food and nutrition.

Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Engaging text teaches early learners about food, diet, and forming daily healthy eating habits.

Allergies and special dietary needs cause people to eat different foods. Listeners will learn about food, diets, and nutrition in this engaging book. Engaging text assists with critical thinking and learning comprehension for young learners.

What routine do you follow to pack a healthy lunch? See how this responsible student plans a meal.

Old Mother Goose may know the nursery rhymes, but it's Daddy Goose who knows the stories behind them. This is a funny, affectionate collection of stories, revealing who put Humpty together again, why the cow jumped over the moon, and more.

Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small animals - not even lightning bugs, worms or goldfish. So when his father brings home a sickly newborn little donkey, he's determined to save him. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother Gus, who has just left home. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie's quirky new friend, Nora. But as his bond with Winslow grows, surprising events prove that this fragile donkey - and Louie - are stronger than anyone could have imagined.

Join Freddie, Connor and Ruby as they travel to the plague-stricken and fire-ravaged London of the 17th century, where the streets are ruled by a merciless gang of criminals and kidnappers. Stalked through time by the menacing, shrouded figure of the Collector, can the friends outwit their enemies and save history? It's all just a question of time....

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is...