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Motivate scientific investigation
Inspire exploration with these fascinating books covering life, physical, and Earth and space science concepts. The hands-on lab activity included in each book supports STEM education and the 5E Model. These age-appropriate, leveled books meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and are great for projects and reports.
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Budding young scientists will find this series appealing and engaging. It offers students high interest texts that can be read for both pleasure and research. The practical experiments [included in each book] can easily be done in the classroom setting.
Shadows
Shadows are everywhere! Learn all about why we have shadows and why sometimes they are short and sometimes they are tall. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to help simplify science topics and keep students engaged from cover to cover.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21567
ISBN:9781480745674
How Heat Moves
Learn how heat moves in and out of our bodies. Heat is the energy of moving molecules. This reader uses practical, everyday examples to help children understand these scientific concepts.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21568
ISBN:9781480745681
The Seasons
Learn all about the seasons in this science reader! The seasons go in a cycle each year from winter to spring to summer to autumn. The cycle always continues! Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21569
ISBN:9781480745698
Our Sun
The sun gives us warmth and light. It also helps make the seasons change. Learn about all the ways that the sun is very important to our planet!
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21570
ISBN:9781480745704
Earth and Moon
The Earth and the moon are always moving! Learn all about how the moon travels around the Earth and why the moon looks different from night to night. The moon goes through different phases based on its position in relation to the Earth and the sun.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21571
ISBN:9781480745711
Looking Up!
Discover all the cool things you can see in the night sky! Learn all about telescopes and how they help us see the moon and stars up close. The vibrant images in this book keep students engaged and excited about astronomy.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21572
ISBN:9781480745728
We Recycle
Learn all about the importance of recycling in this informative science reader! Readers will learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to do their part in helping our planet!
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21573
ISBN:9781480745735
Science Detectives
Learn about the history of scientists and the process and tools scientists use to make discoveries - like a detective solving a case! This NGSS-aligned book will engage first grade students as they develop scientific practices and content-area literacy.
Grade:1-2
Item Number:21574
ISBN:9781480745742
Living!
Can you spot whether something is living or not living? Learn all about living things and inanimate objects in this colorful, engaging science reader! Readers will be able to easily comprehend these familiar examples.
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21520
ISBN:9781480745209
Baby Animals
Learn all about baby animals in this bright and colorful science reader! Young readers will love the vibrant photos of these adorable baby animals. With the help of familiar examples, students will learn the names of their favorite animals' babies.
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21521
ISBN:9781480745216
Seeds
Learn all about seeds and how they grow! The vibrant images and simple text engage students while helping them easily comprehend how seeds come in many shapes and sizes, what seeds need to grow, how seeds are spread, and more!
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21522
ISBN:9781480745223
What Do Living Things Need?
What do living things need to survive? Find out in this colorful science reader! Discover that living things need light, food, water, air, space, homes, protection, and more!
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21523
ISBN:9781480745230
Growing Up
Learn all about what it means to grow up! Every living thing grows up. Some things get bigger, some get faster, some get hairier, and more. Discover how various living things grow up with the help of easy-to-read text and vibrant images.
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21524
ISBN:9781480745247
I Spy
Learn how to sort with this science reader! Follow along as children play "I Spy" to identify objects by color, shape, and more. This title includes fun, easy examples to help guide young readers into understanding sorting and categorizing everyday items.
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21525
ISBN:9781480745254
Tell Me About It
Teach young students how to describe things with the help of this reader! Describe familiar objects by their texture, temperature, shape, speed, size, age, and more! Easy-to-read text and vibrant images will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21526
ISBN:9781480745261
Solid or Liquid?
Identify what is a solid and what is a liquid with this science reader! Students will see images of familiar objects and the easy-to-read, clear text will help them learn how to identify solids and liquids. Learn how some solids can turn into liquids!
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21527
ISBN:9781480745278
Nature Made
Learn about all the things we use from nature! We use trees for wood, the sun for energy, sand for bricks, metal for tools, and more. We even eat the plants that nature gives us!
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21528
ISBN:9781480745285
Here Comes the Sun
Learn about the sun and all that it does for us! The sun gives us light, keeps us warm, helps plants grow, gives us energy, and more. We need the sun. The vibrant images and easy-to-read text in this reader will engage students from cover to cover!
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21529
ISBN:9781480745292
What Is the Weather?
Learn all about different types of weather in this vibrant, fun reader! Students will learn about weather and how it makes people feel. Sunny weather makes people warm, while windy weather makes people chilly.
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21530
ISBN:9781480745308
Changing Weather
See how the weather can change the look of an everyday street in this fun science reader. With clear text and engaging images, readers will see how the sun, clouds, rain, and other types of weather change the appearance of a neighborhood street.
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21531
ISBN:9781480745315
On Land
Learn all about the land! Sometimes the land is hilly or flat, wide or narrow, rocky or smooth, high or low, wet or dry, and even empty or full. With the help of easy-to-read text and exquisite images, children will learn how to describe the land.
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21532
ISBN:9781480745322
On Water
Learn all about water in this fascinating, fun science reader! Water covers most of the Earth and is in oceans, lakes, ponds, swamps, rivers, and streams. Readers will see that water is all around us!
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21533
ISBN:9781480745339
Too Much Trash!
Learn how to keep Earth clean of trash in this informative science reader! Students will learn that trash can be very harmful, causing pollution that harms the water, land, air, birds, fish, and people. Readers will be encouraged to keep the planet clean!
Grade:PK-1
Item Number:21534
ISBN:9781480745346
Sort It!
Learn how to sort like a scientist by using your senses to categorize items and identify similarities and differences. This NGSS-aligned book will engage kindergarten students as they develop scientific practices and content-area literacy.
Grade:K-1
Item Number:21535
ISBN:9781480745353