From eyeglasses to pacemakers, nanotechnology to AI, technology has changed everything. Learn how body and health technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
Did you know animal poop can be made into paper or power cars! Eww! Discover totally extreme facts about poop in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
We’re surrounded by a world that’s too small to see. Germs are everywhere around u. From the things we touch to the people we meet, germs can spread in many different ways. Learn where we can find germs, why we should always wash our hands, how we can stop the spread, and more. Fun illustrations make this important topic approachable for young readers learning to stay healthy.
We’re surrounded by a world that’s too small to see. Germs may be a tiny part of this big world, but they can spread easily without us even knowing! Learn where we can find germs, why they can be good and bad for us, how they spread from one person or place to another, and more. Fun illustrations make this important topic approachable for young readers learning to stay healthy.
We’re surrounded by a world that’s too small to see. The world is full of teeny tiny germs. Some germs are good for us, while others can be bad. Learn where we can find germs, why some germs can help us while others can harm us, how we can stop the spread, and more. Fun illustrations make this important topic approachable for young readers learning to stay healthy.
We’re surrounded by a world that’s too small to see. Germs are so itty bitty we can’t spot them with our eyes alone, but they are truly everywhere! Learn where we can find germs, why some can help us while others can harm us, how we can stop the spread, and more. Fun illustrations make this important topic approachable for young readers learning to stay healthy.
The cat is soft and warm. Our skin feels the things around us. The sense of touch helps us learn more about the world. But how does it work? Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about the sense of touch come to life. It just makes sense!
A lemon is sour, dark chocolate is bitter, a pizza is savory—many foods have different flavors! The sense of taste helps us learn more about the world. But how do we taste? Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about tasting come to life. It just makes sense!
Sniff, sniff! Those brownies smell extra chocolatey! The sense of smell helps us learn more about the world. But how do we smell? Simple text breaks down the science of the senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about smelling come to life. It just makes sense!
A spinning ride flashes bright lights, a fun game plays inviting music, and the smell of something sweet wafts through the carnival. There is so much to see and do. But how do we know what’s happening around us? We use our senses! Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about senses come to life. It just makes sense!
There is a red leaf on the ground. A dog runs by it. There are so many things to look at! This sense of sight helps us learn more about the world. But how do we see? Simple text breaks down the science of senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about seeing come to life. It just makes sense!
A phone rings, gym shoes squeak, a dog barks—sounds are all around us! The sense of sounds helps us learn more about the world. But how do we hear? Simple text breaks down the science of the senses while kid-friendly examples and fun photos make learning about hearing come to life. It just makes sense!
The body has many different systems that help us do different things. Our muscles and bones let us move around. The immune system protects us against getting sick. All parts of our body help us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn how our bodies works and the ways we can make them healthier.
The world is full of so many different foods. Proteins help our bodies grow and repair themselves. Carbohydrates give us energy to do things. The foods we eat help us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about the foods we eat and the ways we can eat healthier.
There are so many ways to get moving. Going on a run helps keep our heart healthy and strong. Doing push-ups makes our muscles stronger. Exercise helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn how exercise works and the ways it can make us healthier.
Life is full of ups and downs. We can’t always help how we are feeling, but we can do things to make emotions easier to handle. Taking care of our mental health helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about mental health and the ways we can keep our minds healthier.
From rumbling stomachs and hiccups to losing teeth and dreaming, our bodies do many amazing and bizarre things. How do we know so much about them? Sometimes, you just have to ask why? Lively text paired with photos and fun illustrations make it easy to stay curious about the world around (and inside) you.
From the foods that we eat to the ways we make them, our food waste affects the size of our carbon footprint. The bigger our carbon footprint, the more greenhouse gas is in the air. This contributes to climate change. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how ditching food waste can minimize our carbon footprint and save the world. Fun illustrations, exciting photos, and encouraging text make having an impact easy!
It’s easy to stay clean when we make it a habit! We can wake up by washing our faces, take a bath when we’re dirty, and wash our hands before eating. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy eating habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
It’s easy to exercise when we make it a habit! We can ride our bikes to school, find a fun new sport, and even take a walk with friends. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy exercise habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
It’s easy to look after our mental health when we make it a habit! We can talk about our feelings with a trusted adult, spend time doing things we love, and take breaks when we need them. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing mental health habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
It’s easy to be well-rested when we make it a habit! We can try to get a good night’s sleep each night, take naps when we need them, and even find some quiet time when we’re getting tired. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy resting habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
It’s easy to take care of our teeth when we make it a habit! We can brush between meals, take time to floss, and visit the dentist twice a year. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy dental habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
It’s easy to eat well when we make it a habit! We can start our morning with wheat toast, pair our lunch with fruits and veggies, and make sure to drink plenty of water. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy eating habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
Some people can hold their breath for a really long time. Other people suddenly gain superstrength when facing extreme circumstances. Our bodies can do some very silly things. Learn about the totally silly science inside some bizarre bodies. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
