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Books in Read-it! Readers: Science series

  • Investigating Storms: Earth and Space Science

    Debra J. Housel

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    From thunderstorms to jet streams, storms come in many different forms! Learn about rainstorms, sandstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even blizzards in this thrilling, nonfiction book that features plenty of stunning images, fascinating facts, easy-to-read text, and engaging sidebars. The glossary and index ensures that readers have the tools they need, while the featured hands-on lab activity will leave children captivated and eager to learn more!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • The Summer Playground

    Carl Emerson, Shelly Lyons, Corinne Lee Doerrfeld

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
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  • A Stormy Surprise

    Jessica Gunderson, Mernie Elizabeth Gallagher-Cole

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Ashley and Eric are stuck indoors because of a thunderstorm. Just when they think their day is ruined, Dad tells them there is a surprise hidden somewhere in the house. When the lights go out, Ashley and Eric learn about the importance of electricity. But will they be able to find the big surprise?
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  • All About Energy: Physical Science

    Don Herweck

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Energy is all around us-humans use energy, machines use energy, and heat and power use energy. Energy is found in many forms, and there are many energy sources. People are working to develop new, renewable sources of energy for future generations.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Healthy You PreK-K

    Teacher Created Materials

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Oct. 15, 2011)
    Written in Spanish, the books in this set provide an early start to healthy living with content that teaches about parts of the body and healthy habits. Each book includes high-interest text and engaging photographs. 16-32 pages per book. Titles in this 5-book set include Delicioso y nutritivo (Delicious and Nutritious); Cabeza y hombros (Head and Shoulders); La salud y la seguridad (Health and Safety); Usa tu cerebro (Use Your Brain); and Mi cuerpo (My Body).
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  • Water Wise

    Susan Jane Blackaby, Julie Gassman, Susan DeSantis

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Content-based Read-it! Readers are perfect for the independent reader or to read aloud. Engaging plots and fun characters will show kids how science skills are important in everyday life.
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  • Investigating the Human Body: Life Science

    Connie Jankowski

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    Readers will learn about the way our body works to keep us moving and healthy in this stimulating book that features a variety of colorful, vivid images, easy-to-read text, a helpful glossary and index, and fascinating facts. This book will have readers captivated as they learn about the various systems in our bodies, including the digestive system, skeletal system, circulatory system, muscular system, endocrine system, and immune system. An engaging lab activity is featured to aid in further understanding of how our bodies help us in everyday activities!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • George Washington Carver: Agriculture Pioneer: Life Science

    Stephanie Macceca

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist who became famous for his work with peanuts and other plants. Readers will discover the captivating life of this incredible scientist in this engaging scientific biography. Using colorful photos and graphs, children will learn why Carver was known as "The Plant Doctor" as a child and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used plants! The helpful glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content, while a simple, interesting experiment leaves children engaged and excited to learn more!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • The Wonder of Outer Space: Earth and Space Science

    Connie Jankowski

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    Come explore the wonders of space in this intriguing title that uses numerous vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text to both delight and engage readers! From satellites to space food, observatories to Sputnik, readers will learn all about space and the various ways people have explored and learned about astronomy for years! A creative hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage children to explore astronomy even further!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Rachel Carson: Nature's Guardian: Earth and Space Science

    Gina Dal Fuoco

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    Rachel Carson began writing about nature when she was just 10 years old. She became a zoologist in 1932 and went to work for the United States government as a biologist and writer. She wrote about natural resources and encouraged others to care for the planet. She wrote books that helped people understand the world around them. Everyone can play a part in keeping the Earth healthy.
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  • The Summer Playground

    Carl Emerson, Shelly Lyons, Corinne Lee Doerrfeld

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    In the summer, Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park. The park gets a new playground. Will the heat keep Emma and Owen from enjoying it?
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  • Isaac Newton and the Laws of the Universe: Physical Science

    Jane Weir

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Learn about the incredible life of Isaac Newton in this fascinating biography. The colorful photos, supportive text, and engaging sidebars and facts will have readers captivated as they learn how Newton researched gravity, acceleration, deceleration, motion, and light spectrum. An accommodating glossary and index are provided to give readers the tools they will need while a stimulating hands-on lab activity is featured that will be sure to keep them enthralled and engaged!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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