Books in Ways Into Science series

Jump in and get up close to honey bees to learn all about what they are, how hard they work, and the important tasks they perform during their life cycle. Adorable illustrations and kid-friendly text make complex science fun and easy to understand. Every Jump Into Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully engage readers and extra material to stimulate further learning.

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.

Kids will gravitate to Steve Tomecek’s humorously illustrated guide, which surveys the earth’s astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials. From talcum powder to silver jewelry, it all comes from inside this great big rock we live on. A high-interest topic for youngsters as well as an important segment of the elementary science curriculum, this book is in a kid-pleasing format and includes a bonus activity.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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.

This dazzlingly illustrated volcano guide documents the 20 hottest volcanoes of the 1,900 that pockmark Earth's surface, including recent eruptions that seared landscapes and lives. It is a relevant reference for the 500+ million people who live in active volcano zones and others who are intrigued by our planet's primal pageantry.From the Trade Paperback edition.