Books with author Esther Beck

This book contains kid-tested cool projects about the senses using biology and will inspire young science buffs to experiment with their own ideas. Kids will learn how to Observe, Hypothesize, Test, and draw a Conclusion by using The Scientific Method. Included with the experiments are detailed step-by-step instructions with original photography, material lists, an explanation of the science behind the fun, real-world applications of the principles behind the project, tips and project variations, and suggestions of what to keep track of in a science journal. A glossary and index is also included.

Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from comparing flower pollen, dirt and hair to analyzing insects and owl pellets. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from DNA extraction to making a pinhole camera. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from creating and analyzing maps to determining the best search pattern. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of text- Easy-to-follow layout, text appears at same place on pages in each section- Familiar objects and topics- Use of high frequency words and more complex vocabulary- Colorful, engaging photos and picture words provide high to moderate support of text to assist with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity- Varied punctuation- Supports national science standards and learner outcomes- Designed for library, classroom, and at-home use for guided, shared, and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Comprehension activity- Glossary

Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from analyzing someone's handwriting to determining the type of ink and paper used. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from memory and hearing tests to questioning eyewitnesses during an investigation. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from lifting fingerprints to analyzing known and unknown substances. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of text- Easy-to-follow layout, text appears at same place on pages in each section- Familiar objects and topics- Use of high frequency words and more complex vocabulary- Colorful, engaging photos and picture words provide high to moderate support of text to assist with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity- Varied punctuation- Supports national science standards and learner outcomes- Designed for library, classroom, and at-home use for guided, shared, and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Comprehension activity- Glossary

- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of text- Easy-to-follow layout, text appears at same place on pages in each section- Familiar objects and topics- Use of high frequency words and more complex vocabulary- Colorful, engaging photos and picture words provide high to moderate support of text to assist with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity- Varied punctuation- Supports national science standards and learner outcomes- Designed for library, classroom, and at-home use for guided, shared, and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Comprehension activity- Glossary