Our closest solar system is about 10 light years away. It has two main types of planets. Some are rocky and small, like planet Earth, while others are huge balls of gas, like Jupiter. Learn about how astronomers once thought our solar system was the one and only, to how they have now discovered hundreds of stars with planets orbiting them, which means there could be billions of solar systems in outer space! Just maybe, these alien worlds could host life, like our own amazing planet. This book allows students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in the night sky. Explore these amazing celestial wonders as they zip through space! This book looks at the difference between comets and meteors and their effects on Earth. The physical characteristics of each are identified in detail. This book won’t come crashing down! It’s filled with fun facts that give additional information on this exciting science topic. This book allows students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Many people use pumpkins for fall decorating. But pumpkin is also delicious in soup, pasta, muffins, and of course pies! See how pumpkins grow, learn what is inside of pumpkins, make pumpkin soup, and create a pumpkin squirrel feeder activity.
From tiny seeds to yellow flowers to fluffy seed heads, follow every stage of the dandelion life cycle. Pairs with the fiction title Dandelions to Eat.
As the sun moves across the sky, a little boy joyfully watches the sunflowers follow the sun in this sweet illustrated story. Pairs with the nonfiction title Let's Look at Sunflowers.
Where does honey come from? Bees! Discover what happens inside a bee hive, watch beekeepers gather and process honey, make a yummy recipe using honey, and do a craft project that explores what honeycombs look like.
Sunflowers are a cheerful addition to any bouquet. How do they grow? Emergent readers will follow the sunflower life cycle through carefully leveled text and full-color photos. Pairs with the fiction title Flowers in the Sun.
Have you ever seen an apple blossom? Carefully leveled text and engaging photos show emergent readers what apples look like while they are growing in an orchard. Pairs with the fiction title Baking Apples.
Did you know that if you pick a green strawberry, it will never ripen and turn red? Visit a berry farm to see how strawberries grow. Then follow simple recipes to make Strawberry Smoothies and Chocolate Covered Fruit Pops.
Introduce emergent readers to the life cycle of the tiny-but-mighty bean. Carefully leveled text and bright photos show bean plants in all their stages: seed, sprout, flower, and pod. Pairs with the fiction title Bean Soup.
Strawberries start as tiny seeds and grow into sweet, bright red fruit. Eye-catching photos and carefully leveled text show readers the strawberry life cycle. Pairs with the fiction title Sharing Berries.
Follow a bee, a butterfly, and a bunny as they find dandelions to eat together in this adorably illustrated tale. Pairs with the nonfiction title Let's Look at Dandelions.
Raise children's awareness of the importance of trees to nature and our lives. This book points out the food we receive from trees and opens the door to learnin
In Watch an Orange Grow, early fluent readers learn how oranges grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this delicious citrus fruit is grown and harvested. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of an orange. Children can learn more about how oranges grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch an Orange Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Watch a Pumpkin Grow, early fluent readers learn how pumpkins grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this plant is grown and harvested. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of a pumpkin. Children can learn more about how pumpkins grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch a Pumpkin Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Watch a Bean Grow, early fluent readers learn how beans grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how these delicious seeds are grown and harvested. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of a bean. Children can learn more about how and where beans grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch a Bean Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Raise children's awareness of the importance of trees to nature and our lives. This book points out the food we receive from trees and opens the door to learnin
Snowflakes fall in this enchanting beginning reader that builds fluency and vocabulary skills.
Explore animal habitats with accessible text and bold photographs.
Launch a discussion about clothing words as students watch an astronaut prepare for space.
In Watch a Pineapple Grow, early fluent readers learn how pineapples grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this delicious fruit is grown and harvested. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of a pineapple. Children can learn more about how pineapples grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch a Pineapple Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Watch a Strawberry Grow, early fluent readers learn how strawberries grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this delicious berry is grown and harvested. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of a strawberry. Children can learn more about how strawberries grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch a Strawberry Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Watch an Oak Tree Grow, early fluent readers learn how oak trees and nuts grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this tall tree grows and reproduces. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of an oak tree. Children can learn more about how oak trees grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch an Oak Tree Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
When you think about bacteria, you might talk about bugs and dirt. But actually bacteria are useful. They're really important to you and to your health, in fact, you can't live without them!
When you think about bacteria, you might talk about bugs and dirt. But actually bacteria are useful. They're really important to you and to your health, in fact, you can't live without them!
