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There's more to soil than just dirt! With the help of this exciting volume, readers will see what's lurking in the soil, including microscopic organisms, worms, and snails. Educational activities encourage readers to get their hands dirty and see what soil is all about. Step-by-step instructions and accessible text ensure readers of many levels can complete these activities, which support and reinforce key elementary science curricula. Colorful images hold readers' attention and encourage a deeper understanding of the content.
Readers discover a world of stunning flowers in this engaging examination of plant parts. They learn about the different functions of flowers and how they can be used for food, medicine, and other important things. Fun activities and recipes using flowers are included with step-by-step instructions. Eye-catching, full-color photographs make it appear as if the flowers are sprouting off of each page, reminding young readers that science can be beautiful and fun. This creative approach to biology encourages an appreciation for science in the world around us.
People are used to seeing leaves fall from the trees in autumn or add shades of green to parks and other natural areas through spring and summer. However, how often do people think about what leaves do for plants? Readers learn how leaves contribute to the growth and functioning of plants as they explore this introduction to basic biology concepts, such as photosynthesis. In addition to the accessible main text, there are recipes with step-by-step instructions, which encourage using science in the kitchen. Fun activities and bright, full-color photographs enhance this exciting look at science curriculum topics.
Some of the vegetables we eat are actually roots. What are these root vegetables, and how do roots contribute to the functioning of people and plants beyond the kitchen? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through the informative and accessible main narrative. Additional fun features include recipes and hands-on activities, which allow readers to get creative with science curriculum topics. Bold, full-color photographs give readers a detailed look at the vast underground world of roots. This engaging reading experience encourages readers to see plants in a fresh way.
There's so much to love about flowers, but readers of this captivating volume will learn about more than just garden flowers and wildflowers. They'll also learn about other flowering plants, such as herbs, grains, and vegetables. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with eye-catching photographs, allowing for readers of many ages and levels to follow along. Exciting activities encourage readers to get outside and get some hands-on experience. Step-by-step instructions make each activity easy to understand and fun to complete.
Butterflies and moths are fascinating creatures. There's so much to know about them and this informative volume has it all. Readers will get a close-up look at butterfly wings and learn how they fly. They'll survey what butterflies and moths eat and study their life cycles. Step-by-step instructions guide budding scientists through exciting activities that support key lessons from elementary science curricula. Eye-popping photographs are paired with engaging text, encouraging a deeper understanding of the lessons.
Once seeds are planted, they eventually grow into a plant. One special kind of seed, which humans often eat, is a bean. In this informative and age-appropriate guide to life science, readers gain knowledge of how seeds and beans are used by humans for food, medicine, and other important things. They also learn how to use seeds and beans themselves with recipes and activities presented through step-by-step instructions, allowing them to experience science in a hands-on way. Vibrant, full-color photographs help readers visualize different kinds of seeds and beans, how they're spread, and how they develop into plants.
Stems and shoots are essential parts of plants. Readers learn how stems and shoots contribute to the growth and functioning of every plant as they explore this creative look at beginner biology concepts. They also gain appreciation for science in the kitchen through recipes with step-by-step instructions. Additional hands-on activities strengthen readers' knowledge of this basic science curriculum topic while also encouraging readers to have fun with science. Creative design elements including colorful photographs make this topic appealing for visual learners and young nature lovers.
Many insects may be tiny, but the list of things to know about them is huge! Readers get an up-close look at these cool creatures and will learn how their bodies are built, how some of them fly, and the unique ways they hear, taste, and smell. Informative activities offer a fun way for young scientists to get a hands-on look at insects. Step-by-step instructions and accessible text ensure that the activities are easy to follow along with, while colorful photographs capture the attention of developing readers.
Fulfills the standards: "Culture," "Time, Continuity, and Change," "People, Places, and Environments," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," "Power, Authority, and Governance," "Global Connections," and "Civic Ideals and Practices" from the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards for Middle School.