Life in Space

Ever wonder how astronauts sleep in space? What about going to the bathroom? How do you eat when your food floats away? Life in Space answers these questions and more as readers learn about astronauts' daily lives aboard the International Space Station. A variety of photos, graphs, and sidebars illuminate this book's exploration of daily activities in weightlessness. Use this book to teach abou…

Genetics at Work

Genetics at Work explores the role that genetics plays in our growing world. The field of genetics is an ever-changing and rapidly expanding branch of science. From farming to crime fighting and disease prevention, genetics is shaping our future. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about these advancements while practicing the skills of summarizing and identifying main ideas and su…

MIcrobes: Friend or Foe?

Microbes: Friend or Foe? is an informational book that gives readers a close look at microbes-including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The book provides examples of how microbes are both helpful and harmful. It explains how they are spread and how bad microbes are fought using vaccines and antibiotics. Photographs, a map, and a chart support the text.

The Round Earth

The Round Earth is an informative book that presents proof that Earth is round by using the scientific method. Students will have the opportunity to learn about early observations by Greek philosophers, such as Aristotle and Eratosthenes, as well as practical proof from the modern age. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine main idea and details and the various uses of par…

Symbiotic Wildlife

The natural world is full of complex relationships among different kinds of organisms. Symbiotic Wildlife is a nonfiction informational book that looks at how different species interact in ways that benefit each other. The book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast information and the proper use of commas in a series.

Telescopes: Eyes on Space

Telescopes: Eyes on Space explains the history of telescopes, how they work, and how scientists and others use them to study distant objects in space. Readers also learn about advancements that astronomers and other scientists are working toward achieving.

Violent Weather

Sometimes the weather can become more than dramatic and develop into something downright dangerous and destructive. Violent Weather details the science behind thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes and documents their tremendous impact on people and on the land. This book can be used to teach students how to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well as to identify and use closed compoun…

Machu Picchu

High in the Andes Mountains of Peru sits the stone city of Machu Picchu, built by Inca Indians in the fifteenth century. Students will learn about the site's remarkable architecture and agricultural ingenuity, and they will love the photos of this ancient city in its stunning natural setting.

Bird Colors

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ed. I

Series Title

LEVELLED BOOK . A

Call Number

598 ANT b

The Forest

Edition

ed. I

Series Title

LEVELLED BOOK . A

Call Number

580 NOR t