NCW Libraries

How are crayons made? Clear wax is melted in a factory. Once it's melted, color is added to it, it is poured into crayon-shaped molds, cooled, and wrapped in a paper label. Sorted into sets, the brightly colored crayons are boxed and sent in trucks to stores to be sold to you.

How are crayons made? Clear wax is melted in a factory. Once it's melted, color is added to it, it is poured into crayon-shaped molds, cooled, and wrapped in a paper label. Sorted into sets, the brightly colored crayons are boxed and sent in trucks to stores to be sold to you.

How does a sheet of plastic become a soccer ball? Follow each step in the process--from strengthening the plastic to boxing up a brand new ball--in this fascinating book!

A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a cow.

From passing the ball to scoring a goal, soccer is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

From kicking the ball to scoring a touchdown, football is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

An introduction to pet hermit crabs and their basic needs.

From learning the crawl to doing the backstroke, swimming is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

A basic overview of Independence Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.