Shares the story of Marcus, who wants to plant a garden with his classmates. First he learns about plants from his teacher. Then he digs and turns the soil. What comes next? This book introduces readers to time-order words through Marcus's engaging story. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the story. Fun facts add engaging details about gardening. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Explains what electricity is and how it is conducted; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different electricity concepts.
Explains what the water cycle is; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different water cycle concepts.
Explains what plants are and how they grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different plant concepts.
Explains what matter is and its different states; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different matter concepts.
Explains what sound is, how it travels, and how we hear sound; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different sound concepts.
Explains what simple machines are and what they do; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different simple machine concepts.
Explains what soil is made from and what it contains; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different soil concepts.
Explains what life cycles are and how plants and animals grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different life cycle concepts.
Explains what insects are and how they live and grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different insect concepts.