A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of floods, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a flood.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of hurricanes, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a hurricane.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of tornados, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a tornado.
A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts common rough and smooth objects, both in nature and man-made. Includes comprehension activity.
A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts summer and winter in different climates around the world. Includes comprehension activity.
A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts young and old animals, showing how old animals teach young ones. Includes comprehension activity.
A Level 1 Amicus Reader that describes how different animal homes are used and how they benefit each animal. Examples include nests, caves, webs, tree hollows, termite mounds, and shells. Includes comprehension activity.
A Level 1 Amicus Reader that describes different kinds of animals’ tracks. Examples show that by looking at the parts of animal tracks, you can tell what animal left them behind. Includes comprehension activity.
A Level 1 Amicus Reader that describes different spiny animals and explains how their exteriors protect them from other animals. Includes comprehension activity.
A Level 1 Amicus Reader that describes tiny animals around the world. Examples include the pygmy marmoset, bee hummingbird, and ladybug. Includes comprehension activity.
Highlights different types of bird nests, showing where they are located and what they are made of. Includes comprehension activity.
Highlights animals with speed records, including the fastest land mammal, fastest digger, fastest swimmer, and more. Includes comprehension activity.
Highlights different types of bird nests, showing where they are located and what they are made of. Includes comprehension activity.
Simple descriptions describe how birds and trees are dependent on one another. Includes comprehension activity.
Simple descriptions describe how animals in Africa find water. Includes comprehension activity.
Compares the different ways various animals sleep, including lying down, standing up, hanging, and more. Includes comprehension activity.
Compares the different ways various animals sleep, including lying down, standing up, hanging, and more. Includes comprehension activity.
Compares common ocean animals and how they move through the water. Includes comprehension activity.
Highlights animals of all types known for their large size, including the blue whale, the Goliath beetle, and more. Includes comprehension activity.
A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts common hard and soft objects, both in nature and man-made. Includes comprehension activity.
Describes how various forms of energy are used with everyday examples. Includes experiments.
Describes how magnets work and gives examples of everyday uses of magnets. Includes experiments.
Describes the forces of push and pull using everyday objects such as strollers and wagons. Includes experiments.
Describes how simple machines are used in construction and how they make work easier. Includes experiments.
Simply describes the forces of friction and other physics concepts using common toys such as bicycles and yo-yos. Includes experiments.
