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Science Detectives

Age Range: 5-9
Grade: 1
Lexile: 410L
Guided Reading Level: H
Interest Level: K-3
Reading Level: 1.9

ISBN: 9781480745742
Language: English
Dewey: 507
Pages: 24

Description

Like detectives, scientists find clues by making observations, recording their findings, and testing their hypotheses to solve a case. This dynamic science book will help first-grade students learn all about the history of scientists and the process and tools scientists use to make discoveries!

With a hands-on "Let's Do Science" lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, this is a perfect tool to develop students' scientific practices and support STEM Education. Including a glossary and index, the helpful text features in this easy-to-read informational text support the development of content-area literacy while vibrant images keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

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