This book makes learning about the concept of opposites fun, as readers discover recognizable examples of things that are fast and slow! Using colorful photographs that connect to simple text, alongside exciting and recognizable sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about fast- and slow-moving things, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book makes learning about the concept of opposites fun, as readers discover recognizable examples of things that are wet or dry! Using colorful photographs that connect to simple text, alongside exciting and recognizable sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about wet and dry things, while also building confidence in their reading skills.
This low-level book describes what light is and how objects can only be seen with light shining on them or from them. Simple explanations describe which materials light can shine through, what causes shadows, and what happens when you shine light on a mirror.
Technology can make work easier, safer, and more fun. But some technology can also be harmful to the environment. Read about how we can make responsible choices in our use of technologies to help lessen the harm to the environment.
Computer scientists know how to follow steps, spot patterns, and fix problems to reach a goal. Read about how anyone can learn to think like a computer scientist!
Robots are machines that can do work on their own. Read about all of the different and exciting jobs robots do in our communities.
Many technologies are made up of different parts that each perform a certain job. This basic introduction to systems will show you how all the parts work together as a group to complete a task.
Read about the invention of certain tools, and how they have been improved over time to become the technology we use today.
Energy powers the things that make our lives easier, safer, and more fun. Read about the Earth-friendly tools that are used to gather energy.
Read about the different tools of technology we use throughout our day. Think about which kinds of technology you use yourself.
Technology is the name we give to the tools that help make work easier, safer, or more fun for us to do. Learn about the basics of technology and how it improves our lives.
Some objects must be made of certain kinds of materials to make them work the way they should. Read about how the properties of different materials, such as their hardness or weight, help make an object fit the job it is made for.
Did you know that an object can only move if a force is placed on it? Read about pushing and pulling - the forces that make objects move - and what happens when you change the strength or direction of a force.
Could an engineer that builds roads fix a problem on an airplane? Read about how different kinds of problems are solved by different kinds of engineers.
We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over.
The only way we can learn about dinosaurs is by studying their fossils. Read about how comparing fossils shows us how different dinosaurs moved, what foods they ate, and how they protected themselves.
Engineers don't give up when they fail to solve a problem. Discover why learning from mistakes helps guide engineers to find the best solution.
Read about some of the things that engineers design, such as bridges and water systems, to improve life in our communities.
Different problems need different solutions, but engineers follow the same steps to solve them. Discover the path engineers take to find new solutions or improve old ones.
Engineers often look to nature to help them solve problems. Read about human technologies that have been inspired by animals and plants.
Engineers build models to help them test how well their solutions will work. Read about how testing small-sized models helps them spot mistakes, make improvements, and create the best solution possible!
Did you know that a problem can have many different solutions? Read about how an engineer finds the best solution to solve a problem or meet a need.
Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on Earth have left us with fossils that scientists use to learn more about the ancestors of today's mammals.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are some ancient plants that are still living today!
