What is light and how does it help us to see? What is reflection? How does light form shadows? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.
What is a magnet? Why are some materials magnetic? How does a compass work? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.
What is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the correct way? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.
What is a force? How do forces make things move--or stop? How does the force of gravity affect life on Earth? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.
Equality is having the same rights, opportunities, and status as everyone else. Diversity is about recognizing the importance of different cultures in society, while still protecting their equality. This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality.
How are todays toys and games different from those in the past? This informative title compares the pastimes and playthings of the olden days to the modern games and toys kids love today. Simple text and engaging pictures aid students in their comparison of two different time periods.
How can African wild dogs hunt animals ten times their size? What does the howl of a coyote mean? Why do some solitary hunters live in packs? Discover the answers in this engaging book and learn about the many ways living in a pack helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Why do belugas join pods to migrate? How do dolphins protect others in their pods? Why are pods important to some baby animals for survival? Discover the answers in this fascinating book and learn about the many ways living in a pod helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Venus! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes Earth's closest neighbor so special. Explore its stinky atmosphere, lava-covered surface, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Uranus! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes this ice giant so special. Explore its many moons, its high-pressure atmosphere, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Have you ever wanted to be a soccer goalie? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great goalie on the field? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do schools of fish confuse predators? Why do similar fish shoal and school together? Why do some fish live in groups only when they are young? Discover the answers in this colorful book and learn about the many ways living in schools or shoals help fish survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
The people of the Sioux Nation have made their homes in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Sioux foods, artwork, and ceremonies. Read about great leaders like Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover sedimentary rocks and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and how we use them. Explore some sensational sedimentary rocks around the world, such as Australia's Painted Cliffs. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
The people from the Seminole Nation have made their homes in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Seminole buildings, artwork, and ceremonies. Read about great leaders like Osceola and Abiaka who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Saturn! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes the ringed planet so special. Explore its many moons, stormy skies, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
How do penguin colonies care for their young? Why do great blue herons migrate in groups? How do prairie dogs warn others of danger? Discover the answers in this interesting book and learn about the many ways living in a colony helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Jump into orbit around some amazing objects in our solar system: dwarf planets! Take a fact-filled flight around Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, and learn what makes them so special. Explore their icy surfaces, their moons, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Neptune! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes this ice giant so special. Explore its gassy atmosphere, backward-spinning moon, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
The people of the Navajo Nation have lived in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Navajo foods, art, and homes. Read about great leaders like Manuelito and Barboncito who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Mercury! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes this tiny planet so special. Explore its speedy travel through space, giant craters, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover metamorphic rocks and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and how we use them. Explore some marvelous metamorphic rocks around the world, such as Japan's Susa Hornfels. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover minerals and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and how we use them. Explore some marvelous minerals in places around the world, such as the lakes of Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Mars! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes the Red Planet so special. Explore its double moons, giant craters, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Have you ever wanted to be a lacrosse midfielder? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great midfielder on the field? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
