Introduces readers to what manufacturing pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to what noise pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to what agricultural waste is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to what fossil fuel pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to what household waste pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Electricity is a crucial part of our day-to-day life, but working with it can be a dangerous job. So who keeps the power flowing? Filled with interesting text and colorful pictures, this title allows children to meet the professionals who help control the comforts and necessities provided by electricity. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sophie as she learns about her circulatory system. Read along as Sophie, her gym teacher, and her classmates discuss how our circulatory systems pump blood through our hearts and arteries, deliver oxygen to cells throughout our bodies, and remove waste such as carbon dioxide. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the circulatory system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sasha, a girl who loves to play soccer, as she learns about her skeletal system. Read along as Sasha and her dad discuss how bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons work together to support the human body, how bones repair themselves, and what they are made of. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the skeletal system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Riley, a girl who loves to swim and surf, as she learns about her respiratory system. Read along as Riley, her dad, and her doctor discuss how the mouth, nose, windpipe, bronchi, diaphragm, and lungs work together to help us breathe and transport oxygen throughout the human body. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the respiratory system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Noah as he learns about his nervous system. Read along as Noah, his teacher, and his classmates discuss how our nervous systems help us learn, think, talk, and remember and how our brains, spinal cords, nerves, and nerve cells work together to send messages throughout our bodies. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the nervous system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Mia, a girl who loves to play basketball, as she learns about her muscular system. Read along as Mia and her mom discuss how our muscles work together to help us move our bodies, the three different kinds of muscles and their functions, and how they repair and strengthen themselves. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the muscular system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet plant-eating dinosaurs as they survive in their prehistoric habitats. Read along as we meet nine different herbivores and learn about their diets, survival techniques, habitats, and behaviors. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about plant-eating dinosaurs using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, a timeline, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet some of the smallest dinosaurs as they survive in their prehistoric habitats. Read along as we meet nine different creatures and learn about their hunting techniques, diets, and behaviors. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about small dinosaurs using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, a timeline, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet swimming prehistoric reptiles as they go about their days. Read along as we meet nine different creatures and learn about their hunting and survival techniques, swimming behaviors, and aquatic environments. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about swimming prehistoric reptiles using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, a timeline, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet meat-eating dinosaurs as they survive in their prehistoric habitats. Read along as we meet ten different carnivores and learn about their diets, hunting techniques, habitats, and behaviors. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about meat-eating dinosaurs using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, a timeline, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Iker, a boy who has a cold, as he learns about his immune system. Read along as Iker and his grandfather discuss how our bodies fight germs and viruses, what body parts are involved, and how we can help support a healthy immune system. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the immune system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers meet Dax, a boy who likes to cook, as he learns about his digestive system. Read along as Dax and his dad discuss how our bodies digest food, how our bodies turn food into nutrients, how nutrients are distributed throughout our bodies, and how our bodies produce waste. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the digestive system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, beginning readers follow a construction crew as it builds a home. Readers will learn about construction workers' many responsibilities as they watch them measure, saw, nail, weld, and even drive bulldozers and other large machines. Tools and safety gear are also presented in fun, vibrant illustrations. Carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about construction workers using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and a quiz to reinforce content.
Tall trees tower over the forest. Little saplings reach up from below. What can you learn about trees? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about trees with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
Climb up the stairs or swim upstream. Are these pictures even possible? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently—like images that appear realistic until you give them a second look. Explore mind-boggling images and learn the science behind what makes them work. Then, take a turn making your own optical illusion. Get ready to be eye-mazed!
In this book, readers learn about some of the people who use STEM and STEAM skills to make and build things, such as engineers and architects.
What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above, mushrooms can do incredible things. But don't call them plants--mushrooms are fungi. They're more closely related to animals like you! Through lyrical text and colorful, detailed artwork, the wonderful, mysterious, and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary, additional mushroom facts, and a science activity.
What animal is descended from dinosaurs, pollinates plants, flies thousands of miles annually, can weigh less than a dime or as much as 340 pounds, and can even remember when humans have been kind or mean? Meet the bird! Birds are extraordinary creatures and they live almost everywhere on earth. With over 10,000 bird species, there's tremendous variety in sizes, shapes, colors, and abilities. And besides being beautiful to look at, birds are a critical part of our ecosystems and support biodiversity on our planet. Through poetry and sidebar text, F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet explores all aspects of bird life, from physical characteristics to types of habitat. Additional information includes a glossary, ways to protect birds and their environment, and tips on how to be a good bird watcher.
Readers will discover the science behind volcanic eruptions and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
Readers will discover the science behind wildfires and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.
