A sick or injured body is like a broken machine. Thankfully, it can often fix itself. Learn how the body fights germs, disease, and injury. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.
Emotions are powerful feelings that we don't always understand. Learn how and why humans experience emotions. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.
Can you name some of the muscles you use every day? Learn about how muscles give your body shape, keep your heart beating, and help you move. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.
This introduction to cooking discusses the many ways math is used when working with food.
Discusses the food chain and includes a description of terms like energy, producers, consumers, decomposers, and how these all fit together.
Would you eat a spider or maggot cheese? Learn about these and other disgusting foods people around the world eat every day.
Tu Youyou is a unique scientist. She is an expert in traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. When China needed someone to solve their problem with malaria, Youyou was the perfect person for the job. She mixed old medicine with new science and saved many lives, later earning her a Nobel Prize. Her story inspires young people today to enjoy science. The Women in Science and Technology series introduces students to influential women in science and technology. From astronauts to medical doctors, these biographies highlight the accomplishments, dedication, and passion that drove these women to succeed. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions.
Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book about what she learned so others could learn too. In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important African American leader in medicine – Rebecca Lee Crumpler!
Tina quiere nadar, pero hay que seguir muchas reglas antes de meterse al agua. Mamá le enseña las reglas, y Tina por fin puede nadar con sus amigos
It’s a hot summer day. The children want to eat fruit that matches their favorite color. What fruit will each child choose? Paired to the nonfiction title Need It or Want It.
Look at me. I have grown a lot. Now I can do almost everything by myself. But one thing still I can’t do alone. Can you guess what it is? Paired to the nonfiction title Your Growing Body.
Wally and Molly go to the beach. Molly puts on sunscreen but Wally does not. Who will have a better day? Paired to the nonfiction title Exploring the Beach.
Look at me. I have grown a lot. Now I can do almost everything by myself. But one thing still I can’t do alone. Can you guess what it is?
Wally y Molly van a divertirse a la playa. Molly se pone protector solar, pero Wally piensa que no lo necesita. Descubre lo que le sucede a Wally y por qué debería haber seguido el consejo de Molly. Libro de la serie: Ayudo a mis amigos.
Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people have to stay there.
Do you hear a siren? Well, pull over and learn about the chronological timeline of events just after an accident is discovered to the time it takes to transport the victim(s) to the hospital. 911 operators, police, EMTs and paramedics, and emergency room staff are all described with the duties they perform. This title will help kids sequence and order events. Filled with photographs and captions, informational sidebars, and clear, precise text, it will be a must read for kids. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
Readers will learn how search and rescue animals are used around the world in many dangerous situations.
This book discusses different STEM jobs that are found in food and nutrition, from agricultural engineers to food safety specialist.
This book discusses how FEMA responds to all kinds of disasters and brings relief and help to people in need.
This book describes the training, techniques, and equipment used by hazmat teams.
This book describes ways that bomb experts detect, disarm, and dispose of bombs.
This book discusses the training, ranks, politics, equipment, and skills needed to be a police officer.
This book discusses the tracking devices and equipment used by search and rescue teams.
This book discusses the rigorous training, dangerous conditions, equipment, and commitment of firefighters.