In the late 19th century, natural silk was a luxury reserved exclusively for the ultra-wealthy. When a French chemist named Hilaire de Chardonnet invented the very first "artificial silk," he democratized high fashion. There was only one slight problem: his beautiful, shimmering new fabric was made from nitrocellulose—the exact same chemical compound used to manufacture military explosives. Chardonnet's process involved treating wood pulp with nitric acid and pushing the resulting highly v...

In a world where safety is a luxury and honor is found only among outlaws, two people attempt to outrun dangers lurking around every corner and the tragedies that define them.Bonnie is an outlaw on the run. Beautiful but dangerous, her dark past stalks her like the crater beasts in her nightmares. As the notorious and cruel outlaw Jones sends his henchmen to track her down and retrieve the treasure she stole from him, Bonnie hopes she can stay one step ahe...

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about a girl named June who has a secret plan to carry out! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: around, because, come, make, only, over, some, time. Each book includes family engagement activities to exte...

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about some fun activities that will make anyone smile! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book excites young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: come, make, time, some. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a spec...

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about two friends going to the amusement park! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book excites young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: did, people, place. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics...

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about a girl who wants to sleep, but she finds peas under her sheets! Based on “The Princess and the Pea,” this book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This full-color book engages young readers while they gain fun practice with several high-frequency words: been, new, three. Each book includes family engagement activities to ...

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about a robot named Hero who wants to become a pilot! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages and excites young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: air, down, new, now, old. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specifi...

Make learning to read meaningful for children with this decodable fiction book about a woman named Judy who has secrets for how to live a nice life! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages and excites young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: another, around, because, over. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phoni...

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about a young fox who likes to have fun at school! This book offers a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: did, people, such. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonic...

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about a boy named Jake playing I Spy on his long drive! This book offers a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages and excites young readers while they gain practice with two high-frequency words: many and only. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus...

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about some talented animal musicians in a jazz band! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: find, help, just, sound, think, want. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a spe...

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about Old Joe planting his garden! This book offers a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This full-color book engages and excites young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: down, follow, now, old. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 19...