Science Lab: The Life Cycles of Plants
by Rebecca E. Hirsch, Ph. D.
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Written in the narrative voice of an inquisitive student, this book explains the life cycles of plants. Readers begin to understand how the process of forming and answering questions is a key to investigation and scientific communication.
Science Lab: Soil
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Written in the narrative voice of a student researching soil, this book explains the properties of soil. Readers begin to understand how the process of forming and answering questions is a key to investigation and scientific communication.
Science Lab: Motion and Forces
by Rebecca E. Hirsch, Ph. D.
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The focus of the book is on motion and forces. The reader is encouraged to make predictions, perform purpose-driven research, and creatively solve problems presented about motion and forces.
Science Lab: Gases
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The focus of the book is on gases. The reader is encouraged to make predictions, perform purpose-driven research, and creatively solve problems presented about gases.
Light
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instruction on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of light.
States of Matter
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the states of matter.
Science Lab: Properties of Matter
by Rebecca E. Hirsch, Ph. D.
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Using the narrative voice of a student attending a science camp, this book delves into the properties of matter while engaging the readers in the process of scientific inquiry.
Planet Earth
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the planet earth.
Searching the Sky
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens when a meteor comes close to earth. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Heat
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of heat.
Science Lab: Technological Design
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
This book explains the concept of technological design. The reader is encouraged to make predictions, perform purpose-driven research, and creatively solve problems presented about technological design.
Water
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the property of water.
Composting at School
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of compost and how it works. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
Studying Sinkholes
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of erosion, sinkholes, and Earth's structure. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
Measuring Volcanic Activity
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of volcanoes and scientists study them. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
Plants
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of plants and plant life.
Restoring Structures
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of structures and engineering. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
Sound
by Christine Taylor-Butler
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of sound.
Tracking an Epidemic
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens during the spread of an epidemic. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Battling Extinction
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens as animals approach extinction. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Forecasting a Flood
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens during a flood. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Weather
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.
Cells
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of cells.
Ecosystems
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of ecosystems
Compounds and Mixtures
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of compounds and mixtures.
Digestion
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the body and digestion.
Erosion
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of cause and effects of erosion.
Respiration
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of process of respiration in cells.
Solar Energy
by Christine Taylor-Butler
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the power of solar energy.
Electricity
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of electricity
Magnets
by Christine Taylor-Butler
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the properties of magnetism.
Soil
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the property and characteristics of soil.
Pondering Pollution
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the NextGen science processes is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the NextGen science processes to find out more about pollution prevention. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Understanding Sound
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of sound and engineering. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
Seeds
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of seeds and plant life.
Levers and Pulleys
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of levers and pulleys.
Understanding Insects
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the NextGen science process to find out what happens during a colony bee collapse. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Rocks
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of rocks and minerals.
Circulation
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Using the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of circulatory systems
Growing Nutritious Food
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of food, health, and the transfer of energy. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
Minerals
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of minerals.
Investigating a Crime Scene
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens during a crime scene investigation. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
Bugs
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of bugs and insects.
Unearthing Fossils
Part of the Explorer Library: Science Explorer series
The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the NextGen science process to find out about unearthing fossils. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
