Books in Read-It! Readers, Science series

Marie Curie's work in radioactivity changed the way scientists think about matter and energy and led to advancements in the treatment of disease. With her fellow scientist and husband, Pierre Curie, she searched for the source of radioactivity and discovered two elements, radium and polonium. They shared the 1903 Nobel Prize, the world's highest science award, for their discovery.

This 5-book nonfiction set introduces first grade students to the fundamentals of life science. Each book provides a hands-on lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education. With easy-to-read informational text, vibrant images, and text features such as a glossary and an index, these books build literacy skills and science-content knowledge. Titles in this set include: All in the Family; Growth and Change; Inside a Plant; Raising Babies: What Animal Parents Do; and What Makes a Plant?

Sounds are all around us. Learn how the sounds we hear travel in waves in this exciting science reader! Learn about sound wave vibrations and the science behind how our ears hear sound. The vibrant images paired with easy-to-read text will keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students' understanding of how sound moves. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support.

Telescopes and high-tech equipment help astronomers explore deep space. This captivating title introduces readers to some of the most notable scientists who helped develop technology that allows for space exploration, such as Galileo Galilei, Edwin Hubble, Annie Cannon, George Ellery Hale, Lyman Spitzer, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell. The vibrant, stunning images and easy-to-read text will have readers engaged and eager to learn more about such topics as interstellar matter, pulsars, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and astrophysics! Readers are encouraged to explore astronomy even further with the featured lab activity!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.

Max Planck is one of the most well-known physicists of all time! This interesting biography highlights his incredible life and what he did to make strides in the field of physics. Readers will learn about thermodynamics, entropy, and quantum theory through a variety of vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text. Other important physicists are featured as well, including Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, and Sally Ride. To aid in further engagement and better understanding of the content, a glossary and index are provided, as well as a hands-on lab activity!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.

Introduce young students to the fundamentals of life science with this engaging 5-book set! These nonfiction books are a perfect fit for beginning readers, giving them an early understanding of scientific topics including the life cycle and what living things need to grow and thrive. Each book provides a hands-on lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education. The easy-to-read informational text, vibrant images, and text features keep students engaged and support the development of content-area literacy. This set includes: Baby Animals; Growing Up; Living!; Seeds; and What Do Living Things Need?