Someone, sometime, has probably told you, "Eat your vegetables!" But do you know why eating vegetables every day is so important? Find out how vegetables make your body healthier. Learn how vegetables like potatoes and peas, cabbage and corn, broccoli and beets get from the farm to your table and discover why eating vegetables as part of a balanced diet is the best way to stay healthy!
Do you like helping people? Would you like to help feed hundreds of people each day? Then you might like to go On the Job at a Farm. Discover what the key business of farming is all about.
Have you ever thought about how all the buildings and bridges in your community get built? Who designs them? How are they built so they don’t fall down? Let’s learn about the jobs and skills needed to go On The Job in Construction.
A group of storm chasers stands along the highway filming as a tornado rips its way across the landscape. Some storm chasers are ordinary people looking for a thrill, but many are meteorologists working to find out more about dangerous weather. Look inside to find out more about how these adventurous scientists help keep people safe from deadly storms.
Practice time measurement by timing races! Racing is all about having the fastest time, so accurate time measurement is very important for athletes! Young readers will learn all about how athletes measure racing times and will practice their mathematical and STEM skills. The Spanish-translated text, vibrant images, fun practice problems, and helpful mathematical charts in this title make time measurement seem exciting and simple!
Managing Green Spaces introduces the many available jobs in wilderness and wildlife management. Potential careers include park-services jobs, trail designing, security and police work, and emergency services in case of fires, floods, and other natural disasters.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique maneuverability of hummingbirds. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the special biological adaptions that make hummingbirds one of nature’s superheroes. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hummingbirds using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Super Hummingbirds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique abilities of chameleons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the special biological adaptions that make chameleons one of nature’s superheroes. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about chameleons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Super Chameleons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique strength of ants. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the special biological adaptions that make ants one of nature’s superheroes. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about ants using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Super Ants also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This book discusses the history and development of textiles. Reading Essentials in Science.
Following a student interviewing experts about biofuels, this exciting title teaches readers about biofuels as an energy source. The book covers biofuels' history, how they are used today, and innovative ways we may use biofuels in the future.
A series for the young architect, designer or engineer who wants to understand how animals build their amazing homes - and copy their ideas!
Amazing photographs give young readers a fun-filled look at what makes Earth so beautiful. Topics include what are landforms, how different landforms are created, a look at land-shaperswind, water, fire, and ice, different kinds of erosion, how erosion shapes the land, and how some animals form islands.
In Titanic, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the ill-fated voyage of this “unsinkable” ship. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster. An infographic illustrates parts of the Titanic, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Titanic using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Titanic also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Deepwater Horizon, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the biggest marine oil spill in U.S. history. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster. An infographic illustrates parts of an oil rig, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Deepwater Horizon using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Deepwater Horizon also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Challenger, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster. An infographic illustrates the parts of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Challenger disaster using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Challenger also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Chernobyl, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster. An infographic illustrates the impact of the Chernobyl disaster, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Chernobyl using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chernobyl also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Speedboats, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that keep these boats afloat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a speedboat, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about speedboats using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Speedboats also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Helicopters, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind helicopters in flight. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a helicopter, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about helicopters using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Helicopters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Cars, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind their favorite vehicles. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a car, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Airplanes, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that make flight possible. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of an airplane, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about airplanes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Airplanes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Motorcycles, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind a speeding motorcycle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a motorcycle, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about motorcycles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Motorcycles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Hot Air Balloons, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind buoyant hot air balloons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a hot air balloon, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hot air balloons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hot Air Balloons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Trains, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a train, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about trains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Human negligence, engineering miscalculation, mechanical failure - human activity has been responsible for some of the gravest harm to people and the world. Thirteen famous disasters are featured is this fascinating book. Each one became well-known for the unique scientific process that led to the destruction, as well as for the structural changes and safety measures proposed in its aftermath. Topics include the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown, the sinking of the Titanic, the Russian submarine Kursk explosion, the Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge collapse, the Hindenburg airship explosion, and the Twin Towers collapse.
