Books in Discovery series series

Named an Honor Book in the Social Studies, Grade K-6 category by theSociety of School Librarians International Focusing on the inventive history of Native Americans—from tools and technology to cultural achievements—this exploration shows how the first Americans, facing varying climates and unconquered lands, found ways to develop food supplies, shelter, religion, games, and jewelry. With fascinating regional histories, including information on the Arctic tribes that fashioned igloos, the Midwest tribes that discovered copper, and the tribes of the Southwest that learned to cultivate maize and beans, children learn the history of the first Americans by understanding how they made use of their region's natural resources.

The second book in the Discovering series finds fifteen-year-old Fern leaving home to attend boarding school, and preparing to observe the Baha'i Fast for the first time. Concerned, that she will be an outsider because of her Faith, Fern soon makes friends with a number of classmates and discovers that she is not the only one who comes from a slightly different background.

A comprehensive, informative, and highly readable introduction to the world of ecology. The text explores the meaning of ecology; plant and animal life on Earth; ecosystems; adaptation; competition; extinction; and more.Discovery series. Bursting with hundreds of facts and the highest quality photography and artwork, these books enthrall and stimulate the minds of struggling readers. Nonfiction titles cover core subjects in a consistent format. Each book, written by an expert in the field, guides the reader methodically through the topic. Difficult terms are spelled phonetically. With over 100 color images per title, readers gain multiple access points to truly engage text. Nonfiction titles are ideal for research, and perfect for a thrilling, fact-filled read. Each softcover book is 32 pages and includes a glossary and an index.

A comprehensive, informative, and highly readable introduction to the world of genetics. The text explores the meaning of genetics; cells and their structure; DNA; genes and chromosomes; case studies; genetic engineering; and more.Discovery series. Bursting with hundreds of facts and the highest quality photography and artwork, these books enthrall and stimulate the minds of struggling readers. Nonfiction titles cover core subjects in a consistent format. Each book, written by an expert in the field, guides the reader methodically through the topic. Difficult terms are spelled phonetically. With over 100 color images per title, readers gain multiple access points to truly engage text. Nonfiction titles are ideal for research, and perfect for a thrilling, fact-filled read. Each softcover book is 32 pages and includes a glossary and an index.

Did you have a rock collection as a child? Would you like to encourage an interest in the natural world in your kids? Discover rocks, minerals and shiny stones in this book of gems. Part of the Discover Series, GEMS features brilliant images of colorful precious stones. Each photo has a title beneath so babies and toddlers will love looking at the photos and older children will find the images and titles to be a helpful visual reference. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.