Chemistry is all around us! In this title, young readers will explore how chemists study this important science. Leveled text explores where chemists work, what they research, and the tools they use to be successful. The final chapter invites readers to consider a career in chemistry by detailing how to become a chemist. Special features introduce a famous chemist, highlight chemistry in the real world, tell how chemists use STEM, and more!
Botanists are scientists who study plants. They look at how plants grow best and how people can use them. This low-level title introduces the job duties of botanists, from what they research to the tools that they use. The book concludes with a chapter that explores how to become a botanist. Special features highlight a famous botanist, tell how botanists use STEM, and outline the steps to become a botanist. This title is a great choice for budding plant lovers!
It’s planting day! Young readers can follow along with a tractor as it plants corn in this low-level title. Narrative text and colorful illustrations combine to tell the story of a tractor’s day, while informing young readers about the different parts and jobs of tractors. Fun facts add extra information about tractors, and questions engage the reader on both educational and personal levels. Students looking to learn about this favorite machine will plow through this fun read!
Architects design houses, bridges, and more. They make buildings beautiful and safe! But what exactly do they do at work, and what tools do they use to be successful? This title explores the daily tasks of architects, how they do their work, and how to become one. Special features introduce a famous architect, offer real-world examples of architects’ work, and outline the steps to becoming an architect. Students will enjoy building their reading skills with this title!
It is a busy day at the construction site! There are rocks to move, fields to rip up, and surfaces to level. The bulldozer can do it all! This narrative title provides information about the jobs and parts of bulldozers by following a bulldozer through a day on the job. Vibrant, playful illustrations accompany the text while fun facts add bonus information and a special feature sums up the book. Young readers will be ready to get to work with this low-level title!
It is another day at the mine! Young readers can learn all about mining dump trucks, from their parts to the jobs they have, in this low-level title. Narrative text accompanied by vibrant illustrations follows one dump truck through the course of a day, while fun facts add bonus information. Questions offer ways for students to connect more deeply with the text and encourage curiosity. Machine-loving kids will enjoy this fun read!
It is time to build a road! This low-level title shows how backhoes help in road construction, from digging trenches to leveling ground. Narrative text follows a backhoe during a day on the job to inform about the different parts and tasks of a backhoe, while colorful illustrations support the text. Questions encourage students to connect with the text, while fun facts add extra information. Young readers will love digging into this fun title!
Seeds scatter across the forest floor. But how does a tiny seed grow into a big plant? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about seeds with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
What does a city need to thrive? Build one layer by layer to find out. Start with a source of water then add the buildings and people that make up the bustling city. Then, get creative to make your own city environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
What does a rain forest look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Starting in the understory and working our way up to the tall treetops of the emergent layer, we’ll see many different plants, animals, and more. When we’re done exploring, it’s time to get creative to make your own rain forest environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
What kinds of rocks and sticks can you spot in the woods? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
Rumble! Are you hungry? After you eat a snack, you may go back to playing. But that's when your stomach really steps up. With every meal from breakfast to dinner, your stomach works to break down your food. It gives you the energy you need to do everything else. Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
A big push can help your sister reach new heights on the swing, and a helpful hand can pull her up if she falls. Forces in motion are everywhere. They make things move with a tugging pull or a great, big push. Explore exciting science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion.
What keeps you standing tall? Your bones! But they do more than just stop you from flopping on the floor. Your bones make up the frame of your body and support you. They protect your other organs and team up with muscles and joints to help you move. And while they're doing all this, they are living and growing, too! Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
When you open a book, you can see the pictures, read the words, and even turn the pages all thanks to one special part of you. What do you think it is? It's your brain! Your busy brain keeps the rest of your body going. It helps you move, talk, and think. It's at work when you don't even notice. Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
What is that thing pumping in your chest to help you run, dance, play, and live your life? Thump-thump, thump-thump. It's your heart! With every beat, your heart pumps blood through your body to help you keep going. It sends oxygen to the rest of your body and takes out the trash. And that's just the beginning! Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
What happens when you take a deep breathe? Woosh! Air rushes into your lungs. Your lungs help you get the air you need to live. They work with your heart to send oxygen around your body and get rid of waste you don't want. And that's not all! Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
What do you use with every move you make? Muscles! You use muscles to do a cartwheel and lift a pencil. But they also help your heart beat, help you breathe, and work to break down food in your tummy. What could be mightier than muscles? Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations.
A fast-flapping bird zooms through the sky. A tired turtle creeps along at a slow, lazy pace. Forces in motion are around us everywhere! They make things move at every speed. Explore science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion.
What goes into making a coastline? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add a sandy shore, awesome animals, rocking rocks, and more. Then, get creative to make your own coastline environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
When temperatures turn cold, what does the world outside of your window look like? Is there snow falling from the sky or bitter winds that make you shiver and shake? Explore all kinds of winter weather through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!
Who can build bridges and fix cars? Welders! Welders work with metal to build and fix the things we use every day. Read all about these community helpers.
Buzzing bees make tasty honey. Join the journey of the Honey Hive food truck to hunt for honey. Along the way, learn how busy bees make the tasty treat, how beekeepers collect it, and what you can do to protect the pollinators.
Whether you're talking tater tots or French fries, mashed potatoes or baked potatoes piled high with toppings, potatoes are at the center of many scrumptious sides. Anna serves some of the best from her the Potato Patch food truck. But how do those potatoes make it to your plate? Learn all about the path of potatoes!
From fruit on a plant to beans in a pot, what does it take to get coffee in a cup? As it turns out--a lot. And the driver of the Coffee Stop knows all about it. Hop aboard the food truck to join the journey to find out.
