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Books in Read about Science Series series

  • North, South, East, and West

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Gives a simple explanation of the four main directions and tells how to use the sun to determine direction
    G
  • Arms and Legs and Other Limbs

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Compares the two arms and two legs that humans have with the limbs of other animals and how they are used
    H
  • Tasting Things

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, July 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to the sense of taste describes how it works to tell us more about the world around us
    G
  • Really Big Cats

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the habits and habitats of lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars
    I
  • Astronauts

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Introduces the work of astronauts, including special jobs they might have on the space shuttle and experiments they might perform in space.
    I
  • Lab in the Lab: States of Matter

    Wendy Maxey

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 19, 2014)
    A fun science book that explores the different phases of matter.
    U
  • Animals on the Move

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Discusses how and why various animals migrate, moving in a group from place to place seeking food and better weather.
    I
  • It Could Still Be Water

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1993)
    A simple description of the uses, properties, and forms of water
    F
  • What Do You See in a Cloud?

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)
    Simple text and illustrations describe what clouds are made of, how they differ, and why they fall back to earth as rain
    H
  • It's a Good Thing There Are Spiders

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Most wouldn't believe you if you said spiders are good.Many people are seriously scared of spiders. But these creepy crawlies eat insects that harm crops and plants. They are also food for birds, frogs, and other animals. And scientists are trying to replicate spider silk, which may someday be used to bind wounds and to make bulletproof vests for the military. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
    J
  • Inside an Ant Colony

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1998)
    Describes how these social insects live and work together in organized communities that are like bustling cities.
    K
  • The Solar System

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    An introduction to the planets of our solar system and other features such as asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and moons.
    K