Books in Starting Science Series series

Where does your food go? What is skin for? Why do you breathe? In clear and simple language, this colorful book describes each part of the body and the job it does, from individual cells to muscles, skin and bones. It also describes the different kinds of food the body needs and answers the questions young children ask, such as "What are hiccups?". ("Explains the human body simply and clearly... It's also packed with the fascinating facts that children love." Parents magazine) Paperback. Pages: 24

Solids, Liquids and Gases has 13 experiments carefully chosen by the Ontario Science Centre. With minimal supervision, children can explore the three states of matter, what makes each state unique and how matter changes from a solid to a liquid to a gas through evaporation, condensation, melting and freezing. Filled with bright photographs, the Starting with Science series provides valuable lessons about basic science for five to eight year olds.

Contemporary's Science series at a glance:Accessibility – universal design easily adapts to varied student learning needs and stylesDifferentiated instruction – activities and text structure allow for easy teacher modificationEase of Use – offers a balance of teacher directed and hands-on activitiesResearch Based – builds key instructional strategies into the contentEarth & Space Science: Exploring the Universe explores the history of our planet and the composition of Earth’s surface, core, oceans, and atmosphere. Students learn about how environmental changes affect our weather as well as the impact man has on the earth’s resources.