There are many kinds of paper, from newsprint to cardboard to tissues. Trees to Paper takes a look at what paper is and how it made from trees. Useful images how how making paper is a multi-pronged process. A simple Save The Trees spread helps readers understand how important conservation, forest management, and recycling are for the future. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
What is aluminum and how is it made? Using images and simple text, Rocks and Minerals to Aluminum helps young readers understand what a metal is, where it is found, and how humans process it to make things used in everyday life. Aluminum Facts features explain where on Earth the world's most common metal is located. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
We use plastic items every day, but often don't examine what plastics are and how they got to us. Oil to Plastics helps young readers understand how a natural resource can be processed to become a toothbrush or a toy. Simple Plastic Facts boxes explain that plastics can be hard, soft, or in-between. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
This dynamic book follows the fluffy fiber known as cotton, from plant to final product--clothing. Close-up images illustrate how cotton is grown, harvested, and processed for sale. Wonder Word features ask readers to think about and engage with concepts such as "environment" and "raw cotton." Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Algunas historias se cuentan tan seguido que la gente comienza a creérselas, aunque no son verdaderas. Si suficientes personas empiezan a creer en este tipo de historias falsas, a las segundas se les llama mito. ¿Sabes qué es verdad y qué no lo es? ¿Los puercoespines realmente lanzan sus púas? ¿Alguien puede ser tan ciego como un murciélago? ¿Las serpientes son babosas o las zarigüeyas cuelgan de sus colas? ¿Y qué tanta madera puede masticar una marmota? Aprende qué es verdad y qué no lo es en la incorporación más reciente de la serie de Anatomía de los Animales, de Mary Holland
Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom. Young readers are taken through each important step, beginning with planting in the spring and ending with harvesting in the fall. And let's not forget the buzzy and buggy inhabitants, including bees, butterflies, and other insects (friends as well as pests). At the end of the harvest season, the family collects and stores the seeds for next year's garden. Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders and joys of gardening to life. Back matter includes information about seeds.
Follow along as Gus repeats the same steps in his daily routine as he takes care of his dog, experiencing firsthand the coding concept of looping. One day, his routine changes, introducing the concept of branching. Fun, vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about fundamental coding concepts. A Let's Review! question further explains the programming concept and asks readers how it applies to both daily life and computers. Gus's Routine: A Looping Story also features reading tips for teachers and caregivers, a picture glossary, and a table of contents.
Allosaurs hunted with sharp teeth, and Steogosaurs developed bones like armor to stay safe from fierce predators. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Jurassic period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or the predators lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Jurassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bit through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
Whether they're built into the ground or towering high above, buildings can be bizarre, bonkers, and baffling! Dive into the wacky world of buildings. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest structures to life.
This biography for early readers examines the life of Muslim Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industrialization is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the history, importance, and environmental impacts of industrialization. Large-scale and personal solutions to industrialization issues are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Shirley Ann Jackson 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 Nobel Prize winner medical physicist Rosalyn Sussman Yalow 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 nuclear physicist Marie Curie 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.
The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Bridges examines the engineering concepts that make these critical structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Aircraft Carriers examines the engineering concepts that make these incredible floating cities possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Temple Grandin and Livestock Management examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the livestock industry. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Marion Donovan and the Disposable Diaper examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the modern diaper. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Jane C. Wright and Chemotherapy examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to cancer treatment. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about great white sharks, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about bottlenose dolphins, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Marie Van Brittan Brown and Home Security examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to home security systems. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
