Science & Nature - Kids

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Cat's Eyes to Reflectors, readers will discover how the invention of reflectors were inspired by the mechanics of a cat's eye. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index,...

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Kingfishers to Bullet Trains, readers will discover how the invention of bullet trains were modeled after the face of kingfisher birds. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index,...

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Lampreys to Robots, readers will discover how the invention of robots were inspired by the lamprey. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and sidebars.Author: Jennifer...

Follow the folks at Gretta's Goats as they raise adorable goats for goat milk soaps and cheeses and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live! Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century...

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Birds to Aircraft, readers will discover how the invention of the aircraft was inspired by the flight of birds. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies,...

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Porcupine Quills to Needles, readers will discover how the invention of needles were inspired by the porcupine quills. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, and...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Mountain Lion examines the characteristics and habitat of the stealthy creature in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia...

The My Favorite Animal series lets the earliest readers explore the animal kingdom. Moose examines the characteristics and habitat of the gangly forest mammal in a simple way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.Author: Virginia...

What if you were the size of a school bus? Well, you'd probably need a new house, for starters! Meet the iguanodon, an herbivore dinosaur who weighed tons--literally! Learn about what life was like for these spiky-thumbed plant-eaters, and become an iguanodon expert with...

Every year, scientists send people and robots into our solar system to explore space. How are scientists preparing for journeys to Mars? What are robotic explorers and how do they study the incredible planets and moons at the outer reaches of our solar system?...

The world's fastest supercomputer can perform 200,000 trillion calculations per second. It is in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Information Technology, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.Author: John...

Researchers at Denison University, in Ohio, have set up an electronic laboratory to study how physics impacts dance performances. The laboratory includes wearable motion-capture reflectors to track movement and render it digitally. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Entertainment Industry, one...

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in Tennessee, invented a new device called LABRADOR. It uses smell to help find dead bodies. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Forensics, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10:...

Humans have used geothermal power for many years. Native Americans used hot springs to cook food more than 10,000 years ago. Find out more about this sustainable form of energy in Geothermal Power.Author: Linda Crotta BrennanISBN-10: 1510539115ISBN-13: 9781510539112Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Highlights fascinating facts about dogs, from their domestication to their role as beloved pets today. Learn about the Saint Bernard who saved the lives of more than 40 people, dogs that yodel instead of bark, the Japanese dog that spent nine years waiting for...

Introduces readers to Ruth's day at a family reunion. Discusses the concept of family by showing Ruth with many family members, including her grandparents, her aunt, and her sisters. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and...

Introduces readers to Mark's day volunteering. Discusses the concept of citizenship by showing that volunteering and helping the community are ways to be a good citizen. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further...

Introduces readers to Ivy's day making a craft. Discusses the concept of measuring by showing how Ivy uses her ruler to make her art project. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.Author:...

Introduces readers to Ella's day exploring the park with her dad. Discusses the concept of shapes by showing Ella identify shapes in the park. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.Author: Charly...

Did you know that many animals have babies during spring? Baby rabbits are born blind and without fur. Find out more in Animals, an All About Spring book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks...

Did you know that wood can be used to make paper? It is turned into a pulp by a machine. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Wood, a part of the Everyday Materials series. Each title, which has been developed for children...

Did you know that water covers about 70 percent of Earth's surface? All living things need it to live. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Water, a part of the Everyday Materials series. Each title, which has been developed for children ages...

Did you know that glass is made from sand? The sand is heated to a high temperature to turn it into a liquid. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Glass, part of the Everyday Materials series. Each title, which has been developed...

Did you know that metal is found inside rocks? After it is separated from a rock, it can be made into many different things. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Metal, a part of the Everyday Materials series. Each title, which has...

After a cold winter, spring is an exciting season no matter where you live. Young readers learn about the science behind spring in simple, easily accessible text. Readers will explore the growth of new plants, animals coming out of hibernation, and the regrowth of...

Robots perform many tasks to help all branches of the armed forces. Drones are used for military reconnaissance, flying over enemy forces and collecting information. Robots can find and dispose of bombs, transport troops and even fire missiles. This book explores the technology behind...

Robots are used for all kinds of underwater tasks. They can map the ocean floor, test water quality, and even explore shipwrecks. This book looks at the amazing science and engineering behind underwater robots. It includes real world examples and colour photographs that help...

This eBook for Developing Readers teaches students about weather and reading temperature. Supplemented with full color photographs, this eBook helps teach readers the basics of thermometers and weather through easy-to-follow language.Author: Marc BrodfuerhrerISBN-10: 1435801059ISBN-13: 9781435801059Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2009Format: Paperback

All of us have a rich ancestral background. This book explains ancestry and our global community. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.Author: Therese M. SheaISBN-10: 1435800737ISBN-13: 9781435800731Publisher:...

It's nearly impossible to look around and not see a wood-based product. From paper to bedframes, humankind has a long relationship with using trees to furnish our world. This book teaches children how the wood-based items around them came to be. Books of the...

This eBook for Developing Readers teaches students the needs of living things. Supplemented with full color photographs, this eBook helps teach readers the basics of plant life through easy-to-follow language.Author: Neil O'GormanISBN-10: 1435800672ISBN-13: 9781435800670Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2009Format: Paperback

With their eye-popping colors and beautifully patterned wings, butterflies get a lot of attention for their appearance. But did you know that butterflies can taste and smell with their feet? Or that some butterflies can look like leaves to hide from enemies? Learn all...

Some rain forest frogs have colors that hide them from enemies. Other frogs stand with their shades and patterns. A few frogs are almost see-through! Leap inside Frogs/Ranas to learn more about these amazing rain forest animals.Author: Julie GuidoneISBN-10: 1433900645ISBN-13: 9781433900648Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage:...

Glass explores what glass is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.Author: Abby ColichISBN-10: 1432980149ISBN-13: 9781432980146Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x 7.00w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Children may not realize it, but they use models everyday. This book shows children how models represent things to help humans understand them better.Author: Miranda KellyISBN-10: 1427130388ISBN-13: 9781427130389Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.70h x 7.80w x 0.20d

Children love animals and will enjoy exploring at the zoo as they flip through the pages of this easy-to-read book.Author: Miranda KellyISBN-10: 142712972XISBN-13: 9781427129727Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.70w x 0.30d

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those...

Amazing illustrations of dinosaurs help give children the basic facts of these giant reptilesbody parts, how they moved, and what they ate. Young readers are also introduced to the science concepts of hatching, herbivores, and carnivores. An entertaining game asks children to pair up...

Rap is being used to teach reading in many schools today. It is a fun way to introduce sounds and rhymes, as well as beat. This books hilarious pictures of rapping reptiles will make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses....

This eBook for Emerging Readers teaches students the needs of rain forest plants and how they differ from other plant needs. Supplemented with full color photographs, this eBook helps teach readers the basics of plant life in rain forests versus other environments through easy-to-follow...

Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, readers will explore how an author provides reasons to support his or her position. Bright, full-color photographs and text features are perfect for cross-curricula study.Author: Constance LundbergISBN-10: 1404279156ISBN-13: 9781404279155Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2008Pages: 12Format:...

"Ursa Major: The Odyssey of Ulysses the Bear" is a hardcover collection of story books thirteen through eighteen in the Ursa Major coloring book series: "The Bear with a B Sharp Encore", "The Bear who went Spelunking", "The Bear in a four-button Cardigan", "The...

Blue boots, blue hats, blue birds! Everything in this book is about the primary color blue.Author: Taylor FarleyISBN-10: 1039660274ISBN-13: 9781039660274Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.27h x 8.21w x 0.28d

Yellow bus, yellow corn, yellow coat! Everything in this book is about the primary color yellow.Author: Alan WalkerISBN-10: 1039660312ISBN-13: 9781039660311Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.28h x 8.22w x 0.28d

Do they buzz, fly, bite, or sting? Discover some incredible facts about insects in this colorful book.Author: Kelli HicksISBN-10: 1039600441ISBN-13: 9781039600447Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 150805 /...

Diplodocus was one of the longest animals that ever lived. It was too big to walk into a thick forest. It stuck its long neck between the trees to find plants to eat! In Diplodocus/Diplodocus, find out more about this super-sized dinosaur.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10:...

This beautiful book looks at different animal species, describing how they are similar and different, and why certain animals belong to specific groups. Using descriptive as well as compare-and-contrast text, this interesting book answers students' questions about different animals. Teacher's guide available.Author: Bobbie KalmanISBN-10:...

Rap is being used to teach reading in many schools today. It is a fun way to introduce sounds and rhymes, as well as beat. This book's hilarious pictures of rapping reptiles will make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses....

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those...

Help the STEM Detectives crack the case of the locked library. Bring your skills in matching shapes, finding patterns, and reading backwards text. Grab your notepad and start investigating!Author: William AnthonyISBN-10: 0778782336ISBN-13: 9780778782339Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 9.00w x...