Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Earth! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes our home planet so special. Explore its watery surface, its protective atmosphere, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Uranus' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Uranus using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Uranus also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Venus' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Venus using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Venus also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the Moon's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Moon's defining features, composition, atmosphere, gravity, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the Moon's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the Moon's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Moon using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The Moon also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the Sun's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Sun's defining features, composition, gravity, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the Sun's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the Sun's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Sun using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The Sun also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Saturn's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Saturn's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Saturn using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Saturn also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Pluto and other official dwarf planets' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planets' defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planets' locations in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planets' compositions. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about dwarf planets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Neptune's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Neptune using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Neptune also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Mars' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Mars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Mercury's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Mercury using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mercury also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Jupiter's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, exploration attempts, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Jupiter using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Jupiter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about planet Earth's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Earth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Earth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NASA aerospace engineer Mary Jackson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter.
Could you survive mechanical failure in space? Apollo 13: Mission to the Moon in the True Survival series explores the shocking survival story of the Apollo 13 spacecraft and her crew. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is time travel possible? How do black holes theoretically support time travel? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Theory of Time Travel title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is dark matter? How does it move our galaxy? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Dark Matter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is outer space quiet? What did the "Big Bang" sound like? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Noises in Space title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Why should we colonize Mars? What are the dangers of living on Mars? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Mars Colonization title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is there life on other planets? What is Area 51? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Extraterrestrial Life title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What are the four different types of black holes? What's inside a black hole? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Black Holes title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is antimatter? If we've never seen antimatter, how do we know it exists? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Antimatter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Could you survive lost in space? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, you're sure to blast off into the next galaxy! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these super engaging, high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers.
Ready for a trip to the center of the solar system? This engaging title takes young readers on a journey to learn about the Sun. Narrative text provides facts about the Sun’s size, distance from Earth, and other relevant information, while vibrant illustrations support the text. Questions at the beginning and end of the book reiterate educational concepts and encourage readers to think more deeply about the text. This low-level title will help young readers shine!
Get ready for a visit to the outer limits of the solar system! This low-level nonfiction title uses narrative text and playful illustrations to introduce young readers to the ice and gas giants of the solar system. Students can learn about Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and Saturn’s rings. Bonus facts add even more information, while questions encourage readers to think creatively about the text. This exciting space voyage will engage young students on their own reading journey!
