Books in Science Starters, Level 2 series

Explains how to use clocks and watches to tell the time; describes the different increments of time, from seconds to years; and discusses how speed is related to time.

Explores the science of size, weights, and measurement using familiar objects and everyday situations; introduces key terms; and includes games, activities, and a final quiz.

Compares objects that float to those that sink, introducing the concept of buoyancy and relating how shape and density affect whether objects float.

Shows young readers where to look for "minibeasts," insects and invertebrates that are tiny compared to people, and introduces techniques for finding these tiny creatures and their homes.

Introduces the parts of a plant and discusses the factors--light, good soil, water, and a lack of pests--that are necessary for plant growth.

Explains what rocks are, where they are located, and how they are created; introduces the different properties that rocks and minerals can possess; and discusses the difference between rocks and soil.

Explains what balance is and explains how it is used to create very solid structures and scales.

Pipe, Jim

Conservation (HC)

Explains what friction is and why smooth and rough surfaces provide different levels of friction, and includes a story that illustrates this fact.

Book by Hewitt, Sally

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