Books in Jump Into Science series

Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore an amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the importance of protecting corals from pollution. Matthews's ink-and-gouache paintings bring the colors and variety of this habitat to life. The book also includes a simple experiment that demonstrates how "filter feeders" strain food from the water.

What are stars made of? Where do they go in the daytime? How far away are they? A boy and his bike-riding dog take readers on a stellar journey to answer these and other intriguing questions. Along the way, children discover that our sun is a star and that stars of many sizes and colors twinkle throughout the universe. Simple text and whimsical art introduce the science of stars, explaining concepts such as brightness, distance, and why stars appear to move across the sky. Then patterns in the stars come to life dramatically in the form of lions, bulls, and people in the various constellations.

A cartoon cat and bug explain scientific history and concepts regarding the Earth's moon: its ever-changing appearance, composition, comparisons to Earth and the sun, Galileo's observations and discoveries in 1609, astronauts, orbits, and other topics. Busy, colorful borders are full of decorative details based on the main pictures. A concluding craft project gives instructions on how to make craters.

From identifying a full moon to learning about constellations, there are many essential scientific concepts to discover while gazing up at the night sky. In this appealing volume, inviting low-ATOS text is perfectly paired with striking photographs of celestial objects, while a picture glossary reinforces key vocabulary terms. Young astronomers will love this introduction to the evening sky and be encouraged to grab their telescopes the next time the sun goes down.

Even the smallest pond is teeming with plant and animal life. Ponds are essential food sources for so many animals, including miniscule minnows and big bass. Ducks and spiders live hidden in the grasses surrounding ponds, while crayfish swim pond waters in search of a tadpole snack. This accessible volume gives readers an understanding of parts of the intricate ecosystem of a pond and an appreciation for the natural world in general.

From identifying a full moon to learning about constellations, there are many essential scientific concepts to discover while gazing up at the night sky. In this appealing volume, inviting low-ATOS text is perfectly paired with striking photographs of celestial objects, while a picture glossary reinforces key vocabulary terms. Young astronomers will love this introduction to the evening sky and be encouraged to grab their telescopes the next time the sun goes down.

Readers head into the forest and learn about just a few of the fascinating life-forms that call it home. Young forest rangers will learn to spot oak and maple seeds, how ants help forests grow, and more cool facts about this remarkable biome. Appealing low-ATOS text is coupled with perfectly chosen photographs to further engage readers. This charming book is a great resource to support the elementary science curriculum.