Science Around Us
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Motion
by Darlene R. Stille
Part of the Science Around Us series
What does it mean to move? Young readers with learn how things stay in motion and how they start and stop. This book investigates the laws of motion that allow rockets to zoom into outer space, children to run around the playground, and leaves to dance on an autumn breeze. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Light
by Darlene R. Stille
Part of the Science Around Us series
You know that the sun helps you see during the day and that a lamp helps you see at night. But the energy that we call light does much more than help you see. Discover the many kinds of light, how light moves, the colors of light, and how both plants and human beings use light every day. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Discover Shadows
by Pamela Hall
Part of the Science Around Us series
What makes a shadow? Why do some things make shadows and others don't? How do shadows change? This simple, colorful book inspires children to think in a new way about the shadows around them. Index Suggested websites The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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Discover Air
by Julia Vogel
Part of the Science Around Us series
Air may be invisible, but it's a powerful force all around us. Air makes wind. It carries sound and smells. It lets us breathe. This simple, colorful book teaches kids all about amazing air. Index Suggested websites The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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Discover Water
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Science Around Us series
Drink it. Spill it. Splash it. Water is wet. But water changes as it warms up and cools down. This simple, colorful book teaches kids about the three forms of water.
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Discover Electricity
by Julia Vogel
Part of the Science Around Us series
What is electricity? How is it made? How does it end up in your house? This simple, colorful book teaches kids about the force that powers our world. Index Suggested websites The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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Birds
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Who wouldn't want to be a bird for a day, soaring high above the earth? Young readers will take a bird's eye view of life and will learn about how the many different kinds of birds have evolved and what they all have in common. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Mammals
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Want a good example of a mammal? Look in the mirror! Young readers will discover what they have in common with both the family cat and the mighty grizzly bear while they explore the many different kinds of mammals that are our closest relatives in the animal world. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Electricity
by Darlene R. Stille
Part of the Science Around Us series
These days, it is hard to imagine life without CD players, televisions, and washing machines. That is, it's hard to imagine our lives without electricity! Discover the different kinds of electricity, how electricity is made, and how we use it in our daily lives. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Discover Dirt
by Pamela Hall
Part of the Science Around Us series
Scoop up some dirt. It's made of many things. What are dirt's ingredients? How is it made? What happens inside it? This simple, colorful book will make kids think differently about the dirt beneath their feet. The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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Mollusks and Crustaceans
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Walking along the beach, a glint of something colorful in the sand may catch your eye. You bend down and discover a beautiful shell. You've just found a mollusk! Investigate the amazing creatures that live in these portable homes and learn about their shellfish cousins, the crustaceans. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Insects
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Some insects are as large as your hand, while others are so small that you can't see them without using a microscope or magnifying glass. Termites build enormous cities on the ground, while butterflies float high above your head. Discover what characteristics bring such a diverse group of animals together. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Amphibians
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Amphibians are some of the most interesting animals around. Follow frogs, salamanders, and their relatives from the ponds and lakes where they are born to the land where they lead their adult lives. Learn what amphibians can teach us about our environment. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Sea Stars
by Mary Logue
Part of the Science Around Us series
Along the ocean floor, multicolored stars and suns shine, lilies bloom, and cucumbers grow. These creatures are all members of the sea star family. Young readers will explore the gardens of sea stars that brighten the bottom of our oceans. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Matter and Material
by Darlene R. Stille
Part of the Science Around Us series
We hardly ever think about matter. But ask yourself a basic question: what makes up the world around us? Matter, of course! Readers will explore the different types of matter, observe how matter can change, and examine the building blocks of our universe. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Energy
by Darlene R. Stille
Part of the Science Around Us series
Energy comes from many sources and is used in many different ways. Young readers will learn what energy is, where it comes from, how humans have harnessed energy in order to better their lives over the years, and why conserving energy is so important. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Reptiles
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Millions of years ago, mighty reptiles known as dinosaurs ruled the earth. Though they died out long ago, students still enjoy learning about their modern-day reptile relatives, from common snakes and turtles to the more bizarre worm lizards and tuataras. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Worms
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
Robins eat earthworms as a tasty treat. You might use one as bait to tempt a fish. But other types of worms consider robins, fish, and humans to all be prime real estate for growing and having a family! Learn all about the many kinds of worms around us--or in us! Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Sea Jellies
by Mary Logue
Part of the Science Around Us series
Floating slowly through clear blue water, colorful sea jellies seem lovely and peaceful. But, don't let their tranquility trick you! Learn how these seemingly simple creatures sting and trap their prey, make copies of themselves, and even grow new body parts! Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Spiders and Scorpions
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
A screech rings out: there's a spider in the bathroom! Spiders may inspire screams when they're in the house, but their beautiful webs and nimble legs can also inspire wonder. Discover what makes spiders and their relatives so fascinating. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Magnetism
by Darlene R. Stille
Part of the Science Around Us series
Most of us think of magnets only when we want to display pictures on the refrigerator. But magnets play a larger part in our lives than you might think. Learn how and why magnetism works in the home, in the hospital, on our Earth, and in outer space. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Fish
by Peter Murray
Part of the Science Around Us series
It is hard to imagine life as a fish. How do they breathe underwater? How do they stay warm with no feathers, fur, or hair? Without ears, how can they hear? This book answers these questions and many more about that odd group of animals we call fish. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Sponges
by Mary Logue
Part of the Science Around Us series
Scientists once thought that the sponge was a kind of plant. In fact, sponges are some of the world's oldest animals! Readers will be amazed as they explore the many secrets of the sponge, its life cycle, and its many uses in the modern world. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Sound
by David Louis Dreier
Part of the Science Around Us series
Sounds surround you throughout your day: The alarm clock wakes you in the morning, your spoon clinks in your cereal bowl, your mom tells you to hurry up for the bus. But what is sound? Explore why some sounds are louder than others and how we create and experience sound. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Discover Sound
by Pamela Hall
Part of the Science Around Us series
Sound pounds and crinkles. It whispers and shouts. What makes sound? Why are sounds different? This simple, colorful book teaches kids the basics of their noisy world. Index Suggested websites The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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Discover Energy
by Julia Vogel
Part of the Science Around Us series
Energy gets things done! Where does energy come from? What kinds of energy are there? Why do we need to save energy? This simple, colorful book teaches kids the basics of this important science phenomenon. Index Suggested websites The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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Discover Magnets
by Julia Vogel
Part of the Science Around Us series
Amazing magnets are everywhere--on the refrigerator and inside machines and toys. Even Earth is a giant magnet! A magnet can be strong enough to lift a car. But magnets work only in a certain way. This simple, colorful book explores the attractive power of magnets. Index Suggested websites The Science Around Us series makes science curriculum appealing even to reluctant readers! Beginning with key subjects in biology and physics, these books introduce students to the 'why and how' of science through an engaging design that includes examples and references young readers can understand. These books answer many science questions and highlight the amazing diversity and endless wonders of the world.
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