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Wheels!

Beth Dvergsten Stevens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848234

The invention of the wheel changed the way we moved and made exciting toys possible for children. This book discusses the history, creativity, and fascination of toys made with wheels.

The Elephant's Ancestors

M.J. Cosson (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847251

This story describes what has happened to the elephant's ancestors, Mastodons and the mammoths, and what could happen to the elephant if it is unable to adapt to life changes.

Dudley: A Florida Manatee

Bonnie Highsmith Taylor (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847244

Provides factual information about the natural history of the Florida manatee through the fictional story of a young manatee named Dudley.

Colorful Kites

Beth Dvergsten Stevens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847152

Provides a history of kites and kite making, and offers step-by-step instructions for making a wind sock and different types of two- and three-stick kites.

Billions of Balls

Beth Dvergsten Stevens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847053

Provides a history of balls and ball games and offers instructions for playing different ball games and for making balls from cloth, felt, and rubber bands.

Carlsbad Caverns

Sara Louise Kras (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993574

This book explains how the caves were formed, and what creatures can be found in the caverns.

Records and Oddities

John Hopkins (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993062

This book takes a scientific look at different records and oddities regarding weather in our world. Reading Essentials in Science.

Grand Canyon

Sara Louise Kras (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993680

This book discusses the early people, creatures, and plants of the Grand Canyon.

Floods

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992300

This book explains the causes and effects of floods, and how people prepare for and survive floods. Reading Essentials in Science.

Pioneer Pilots and Flying Aces of World War I

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9780789158819

This book introduces pioneer pilots Otto Lilienthal, the Wright brothers, Roland Garros, and Anthony Fokker. Flying aces such as the Red Baron, Albert Ball, and Edward Mannock are also discussed. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Under a Microscope: Small Life

Helen Lepp Friesen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993390

This book takes a look at the microscopic organisms, including mold and bacteria, discusses the causes of allergies, and looks at the invention of the microscope. Reading Essentials in Science.

What's Up with the Weather? A Look at Climate

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993505

Climate is the normal weather in an area. It includes factors such as temperatures, precipitation, winds, sunlight, and humidity. Climates create habitats such as rain forests, deserts, and tundra. Reading Essentials in Science.

Volcanoes

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993413

This overview of volcanoes looks at how they form, the destruction they cause, and how scientists are learning to predict eruptions. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Tornadoes

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993369

This book discusses the formation and development of tornadoes, including what scientists study about them, the destruction they cause, and the technology people use to help prepare for their wrath of destruction. Reading Essentials in Science.

At Home in the Tropical Rain Forest

M.J. Cosson (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781623598693

This book introduces the various types of environments in an ocean and along an ocean's shore, including rocky cliffs where hardy plants grow and the underwater communities of the coral reefs. Reading Essentials in Science.

Rocks and Minerals

Jenny Karpelenia (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993116

This book discusses how Earth is made of rocks and minerals. Reading Essentials in Science.

Rivers

Jane Hurwitz (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993093

This book is an introduction to biomes and ecosystems and provides background for the in-depth discussion of the freshwater river biome. Reading Essentials in Science.

Sedimentary Rocks

Jenny Karpelenia (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993161

This book discusses the beauty, formation, and history of sedimentary rocks. These rocks cover 75 percent of Earth's surface. Reading Essentials in Science.

Seasons and Patterns

John Hopkins (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993154

This book takes a scientific look at the seasons and weather patterns. Reading Essentials in Science.

Oceans

Jane Hurwitz (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992959

This book is an introduction to biomes and ecosystems and provides background for the in-depth discussion of the ocean biome. Reading Essentials in Science.

Oceanography

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992942

Oceanography is the study of the ocean's composition, movements, and organisms. Reading Essentials in Science.

Periodic Table of Elements

Jenny Karpelenia (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992980

The periodic table designed by Dmitri Mendeleev provides a wealth of information about the elements that make up our world. This book presents a study of the development and purpose of the periodic table of elements, explaining why this method of organization is needed and how scientist utilize the information. Reading Essentials in Science.

Natural Disasters

John Hopkins (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992881

This book takes a scientific look at natural disasters around the world. Reading Essentials in Science.

Mountains

Jane Hurwitz (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992850

This book is an introduction to biomes and ecosystems and provides background for the in-depth discussion of the mountain biome. Reading Essentials in Science.

Mapping the Earth

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992744

Cartography is the science of representing the Earth and its features accurately through maps. This book introduces students to the different methods that have been used throughout history to map the world, describing tools used by explorers, past and present, and the different types of maps that have been used from ancient times to the present. Reading Essentials in Science.