Magnification
A Closer Look
Part of the Amazing Science series
How do scientists study the moon that is out in space or tiny cells? When things are far away or very small, scientists use magnifying tools to help make things appear bigger and more clear.
Composting
Nature's Recyclers
Part of the Amazing Science series
Dead leaves, food scraps, and grass clippings for lunch? Small animals, fungi, and bacteria called decomposers turn trash into a tasty compost treat. Learn more about compost and how you can use it in your garden or yard.
Air
Outside, Inside, and All Around
Part of the Amazing Science series
Learn about the air around you, and find out about oxygen, the atmosphere, gases, and pollution.
Water
Up, Down, and All Around
Part of the Amazing Science series
Introduce young scientists to the basics of the water cycle! Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the importance of water, explaining evaporation and condensation, dew and frost, and the three states of water. Alongside charming illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
Temperature
Heating Up and Cooling Down
Part of the Amazing Science series
A temperature can be hot or cold, and can be measured by a thermometer. Use Fahrenheit or Celsius to take the temperature of items.
Science Safety
Being Careful
Part of the Amazing Science series
Science experiments, tests, investigations, and exploration are fun but can be dangerous. Learn the simple precautions you need to follow to make science studies safe.
Magnets
Pulling Together, Pushing Apart
Part of the Amazing Science series
Compasses and magnetite, magnetic poles and motors - learn about how magnets affect our lives.
Part of the Amazing Science series
Dig in to the wondrous world of dirt! In this introduction to soil, young science and nature lovers will discover the components of dirt, how it's made, and how to maintain healthy soil for the environment. Alongside charming illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
Light
Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows
Part of the Amazing Science series
Learn about light, and discover how to make reflections, shadows, and rainbows.
Energy
Heat, Light, and Fuel
Part of the Amazing Science series
Discover the powerful world of energy! This nonfiction picture book introduces budding scientists to the different types of energy, including chemical energy, kinetic energy, and solar energy. Alongside charming illustrations, author Darlene R. Stille delivers a fun, engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
Sound
Loud, Soft, High, and Low
Part of the Amazing Science series
Discover the world of sound in this charming nonfiction tale. Young science fans will learn how sound is created through vibrations that vary in pitch and volume and much more! Alongside bright illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
Rocks
Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough
Part of the Amazing Science series
The rocks you see everyday can be grouped into different types, like igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks.
Motion
Push and Pull, Fast and Slow
Part of the Amazing Science series
Explore the concepts of motion by learning about movement, speed, force, and inertia.
Matter
See It, Touch It, Taste It, Smell It
Part of the Amazing Science series
The states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) are explained and demonstrated. Includes an experiment to try.
Science Measurements
How Heavy? How Long? How Hot?
Part of the Amazing Science series
Big or small? Full or empty? Heavy or light? Hot or cold? Things are measured everyday. Learn about the many tools needed for different kinds of measurements in science and at home.
Erosion
Changing Earth's Surface
Part of the Amazing Science series
Did you know that rain, waves, wind, snow, and ice can change the shape of Earth's surface? They can create valleys, sea stacks, caves, and rock arches. Learn about the natural forces of erosion and how they shape the land.
