Lerner Publications ™ imprint: 893 books

What's so great about Maryland? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Old Line State! We'll explore Maryland's popular seaside, exciting museums, beautiful state parks, and lively history. The Maryland by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A...

What's so great about Michigan? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Great Lake State! We'll explore Michigan's popular lakes, gorgeous parks, exciting cities, and fun history. The Michigan by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section...

Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Read this book to find out!

Beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth and what causes day and night.

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes them? Read this book to find out!

What's so great about Arkansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Natural State! Explore Arkansas's mountains, forests, big cities, and rich history. The Arkansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state...

Some flowers are able to produce seeds or fruit without getting pollen from another plant. Readers will learn the steps in the self-pollination process in this book. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help clarify central ideas about this important science concept.

Sunlight helps a plant make its own food using photosynthesis. But do you know what happens to a plant when there is no sunlight? Or what part of a plant makes food? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

Sunlight, air, water, and minerals help keep plants alive. But do you know how much water is needed for a seed to sprout? Or what a plant will do to find the light it needs? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore key science concepts.

A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant's roots? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

Some plants need to have pollen spread from one plant to another flower in order to reproduce. Readers will learn the steps in the cross-pollination process in this book. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers grasp key ideas and details about this important science concept.

Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out! Learn more about plants in the Plant Experiments series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection....

What do apples, rice, and corn have in common? They are all crops farmers harvest in fall. Read this book to learn more about what happens on a farm in the fall. This book includes engaging questions and simple text and introduces students to captions and glossaries as tools for finding further information....

How does wax turn into a colorful crayon? Follow each step in the production cycle—from melting wax into a liquid to coloring a fun picture—in this fascinating book!