Skeletons can look a little creepy, because, well, we usually wear them on the inside. This book explains why some animals don't have a skeleton, and why humans can't do without one. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Science is in every part of our lives. Where there is science happening, scientists will be there. Learn about areas of science you like--it might just become your career one day. Great for STEM and content literacy.
How do big construction machines do their job? Young readers will see that they use the force of push and pull to get the work done. Great for STEM and content literacy.
Young students are introduced to the cycle of day and night and how the Sun heats our planet and provides life for all animals and plants. Great for STEM and content literacy.
Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles--these shapes help us build things. Look around! Shapes are everywhere! Great for STEM and content literacy.
Why do some things float while others sink? Readers learn about buoyancy and density, guess what type of objects will float or sink, and conduct a floating experiment of their own! Great for STEM and content literacy.
In this book, young readers will discover how and why canals are made. Using full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about canals while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Living in a city prevents some children from seeing farms. This book shows them some of the big machines used every day on farms. A fun way for kids to learn how big farm machines get the work done while they build literacy skills.
Any child that likes big machines will love looking at the awesome photos and reading about tractors in this book. A fun read that engages the young reader while they build literacy skills.
Readers will see what it takes to move dirt and rock, lift heavy materials, and to build smooth roads for travel. This photo-packed book about construction machines helps children understand that vehicles can be tools. A fun way for kids to learn about construction vehicles while they build literacy skills.
This low-level book describes what light is and how objects can only be seen with light shining on them or from them. Simple explanations describe which materials light can shine through, what causes shadows, and what happens when you shine light on a mirror.
This fact-filled book describes all things plants! With terms like species, photosynthesis, life cycle, and habitat, young readers will gain an understanding of how plants have survived on Earth for millions of years, and how we can't survive without them.
The perfect, low-level book for introducing magnets and how they work. Kids will be able to identify many magnetic objects after reading this book, as well as what materials are NOT magnetic.
Technology can make work easier, safer, and more fun. But some technology can also be harmful to the environment. Read about how we can make responsible choices in our use of technologies to help lessen the harm to the environment.
Computer scientists know how to follow steps, spot patterns, and fix problems to reach a goal. Read about how anyone can learn to think like a computer scientist!
Robots are machines that can do work on their own. Read about all of the different and exciting jobs robots do in our communities.
Many technologies are made up of different parts that each perform a certain job. This basic introduction to systems will show you how all the parts work together as a group to complete a task.
Read about the invention of certain tools, and how they have been improved over time to become the technology we use today.
Energy powers the things that make our lives easier, safer, and more fun. Read about the Earth-friendly tools that are used to gather energy.
Read about the different tools of technology we use throughout our day. Think about which kinds of technology you use yourself.
Technology is the name we give to the tools that help make work easier, safer, or more fun for us to do. Learn about the basics of technology and how it improves our lives.
Some objects must be made of certain kinds of materials to make them work the way they should. Read about how the properties of different materials, such as their hardness or weight, help make an object fit the job it is made for.
Did you know that an object can only move if a force is placed on it? Read about pushing and pulling - the forces that make objects move - and what happens when you change the strength or direction of a force.
Could an engineer that builds roads fix a problem on an airplane? Read about how different kinds of problems are solved by different kinds of engineers.
We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over.
