This Level 1 guided reader series explores how concrete mixers are used on construction sites. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about exciting construction machinery. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading.
This Level 1 guided reader series explores how bulldozers are used on construction sites. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about exciting construction machinery. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading.
This Level 1 guided reader series explores how excavators are used on construction sites. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about exciting construction machinery. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading.
A young scientist’s guide to stellar galaxies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery.
Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Scientific Instruments explores the uses of scientific instruments in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
An early reader’s introduction to the connections between the grains food group and staying healthy, benefits of grains such as cereal, nutritional concepts such as fiber, and recipe instructions.
An early reader’s introduction to the connections between the fruits food group and staying healthy, benefits of fruits such as apples, nutritional concepts such as carbohydrates, and recipe instructions.
A young scientist’s guide to planetary bodies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery.
How does a pile of materials become a fantastic tree house? Time to Build offers up a fun, foundational introduction to six common tools that are sure to fascinate every preschool learner. Simple, rhythmical text introduces each device and how it fits into a particular part of the construction process.
A young scientist’s guide to rocky asteroids, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery.
A basic introduction to stick insects, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to hide on plants. Some of our world’s most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature’s body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animal’s defining physical characteristics.
A boy walks home one day, only to find his street under construction! As he enjoys watching the excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, pavers, and more, he gets a sense of the building process from start to finish. From blueprints to demolition to fresh, new asphalt, friendly, bright illustrations by Richard Smythe show the construction machines and workers up close.
2020 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Book Award, Long-list Dragonflies are some the world's most beautiful (and fascinating!) insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a dragonfly's life-cycle will captivate little entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these amazing insects.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on bugs!. Did you know that insects have a special body? All insects have a hard shell on the outside called an exoskeleton.
¡Los niños aprenderán las palabras sencillas de español en este libro divertido y ilustrado, por ejemplo, soleado, calor, nublado, loviendo, viento, nevando, frío, hoy y el tiempo!(Children will learn simple Spanish words through this fun illustrated story, for example, sunny, hot, cloudy, raining, windy, snowing, cold, today and the weather!)
General information about what a pandemic is, examples of various pandemics throughout history, and ways humanity can fight future pandemics. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
A simple story about six seeds and their journey from seeds to flowers. This story helps readers learn the words six, small, and seeds. Bright pictures provide visual cues to help the reader. Additional features include a word list, an introduction to the author, and a letter to caregivers and educators.
Illustrates the differences between magnetic attraction and magnetic repulsion. Explains what causes attraction and repulsion and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Illustrates the differences between living and nonliving. Explains what makes an object living or nonliving and the features of both. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces young readers to the world of computer coding. How is code like a recipe? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about the basics of binary, the birth of coding languages, and the application of coding today. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a reading quiz, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces young readers to debugging code. How is debugging code like finding a beetle in your computer? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about what a bug is in code, what it looks like, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a reading quiz, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces young readers to coding variables. How are variables like keeping track of money in a piggy bank? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about what a variable is in code, what it looks like, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a reading quiz, an index, and sources for further research.
A simple story about the importance of cold water and the things for which it can be used. This story helps readers learn the words cold, and water. Bright pictures provide visual cues to help the reader. Additional features include a word list, an introduction to the author, and a letter to caregivers and educators.
Illustrates the differences between light and dark. Explains how light and dark are created and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Offers readers a captivating look into the sun, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
