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Books in Super Science Readers series

  • I Am A Leaf

    Jean Marzollo, Judith Moffatt

    Paperback (Cartwheel, Oct. 1, 1999)
    Vibrant cut-paper illustrations and simple text provide a fascinating foray into the life cycle of the leaf and explore its many functions, in the latest installment in the I am a... series. Original.
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  • Dinosaurs

    Liza Charlesworth

    Paperback (Scholastic Teaching Resources, )
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  • Max Planck: Uncovering the World of Matter: Physical Science

    Jane Weir

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    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.
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  • Super-Science Readers: Amazing Animals: Colorful and Engaging Books on Favorite Thematic Topics for Guided Independent Reading

    Terry Cooper

    Paperback (Teaching Resources, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Perfect for guided and independent reading! These 16-page nonfiction books about animals and their amazing adaptations feature colorful, eye-popping photos and fascinating text. Each set comes in a reusable storage bag with 6 copies of the same book, an 8-page teaching guide filled with guided reading strategies and activities, plus science background and hands-on activities. For use with Grades 2-3.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Life Science - 5 Book Set - Grade K - Guided Reading Level A - D

    Teacher Created Materials

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 25, 2014)
    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?
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  • Super-Science Readers: The Night Sky: Colorful and Engaging Books on Favorite Thematic Topics for Guided Independent Reading

    Terry Cooper

    Paperback (Teaching Resources, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Perfect for guided and independent reading! These 16-page nonfiction books about the moon, stars, and planets feature colorful, detailed illustrations and fascinating text. Each set comes in a reusable storage bag with 6 copies of the same book, an 8-page teaching guide filled with guided reading strategies and activities, plus science background and hands-on activities. For use with Grades 2-3.
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  • Swim With the Whales

    Kathleen W. Kranking

    Paperback (Scholastic Teaching Resources, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Colorful and Engaging Books on Favorite Thematic Topics for Guided Independent Reading Perfect for 2nd & 3rd Grade!Kids will clamor to read these colorful and fascinating Super-Science Readers that build nonfiction reading skills--and are perfect for guided and independent reading! Sixteen-page books feature fabulous, eye-popping photos, colorful, detailed illustrations, and informative text on favorite science topics. Each set comes packaged in a reusable storage bag that includes 6 copies of the same Super-Science Reader, an 8-page teaching guide filled with rubrics, and reproducible reading/writing activities; plus science background and easy hands-on activities.
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  • Inside the World of Matter: Physical Science

    Jane Weir

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Everything around us is made up of matter. Understanding how matter can change properties and how the position of molecules determines the state of matter helps explain everything from energy to why certain substances have chemical reactions when mixed together.
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  • Investigating Simple Organisms: Life Science

    Lisa Zamosky

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    Flip through the pages of this book and explore microorganisms! With a brief history of how microorganisms were discovered, vibrant, clear images and charts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be excited to learn about things like bacteria, archaea, protista kingdoms, and fungi. To assist in creating an exciting and engaging reading experience, a simple and captivating experiment is included! 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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  • Thomas Edison and the Pioneers of Electromagnetism: Physical Science

    Elizabeth Cregan

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Thomas Edison is one of the most famous inventors of all time. This appealing biography will have readers enthralled as they discover some of Edison's most incredible inventions, including the light bulb and the phonograph. Along with his inventions, readers will also learn about his early life and career as a telegraph operator. The vivid images and interesting facts will keep readers engaged from beginning to end while the intriguing sidebars highlight other engineers and scientists who have made impacts on our lives. An exciting lab activity is featured to give readers a hands-on look at how electromagnetism works!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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  • Guided Science Readers Super Set: Seasons: A BIG Collection of High-Interest Leveled Books for Guided Reading Groups

    Liza Charlesworth

    Paperback (Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies), Jan. 1, 2014)
    Teach reading and science simultaneously with this super set of exciting books that correlate with guided reading levels A–D. Inside the sturdy red tub, you’ll find six copies of 24 photo-filled titles (6 level A titles, 6 level B titles, 6 level C titles, and 6 level D) for a total of 144 books! All your students’ favorite seasonal topics are here: apples, pumpkins, leaves, seeds, beach, sun, rain, snow, wind, and many more. Includes a great 144-page teaching guide filled with tips to enrich your guided reading practice AND skill-building reproducibles. For use with Grades PreK-2.
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  • Cell Scientists: Discovering How Cells Work: Life Science

    Kimberly Fekany Lee

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    Many scientists have dedicated their lives to finding out how cells work. In this appealing book, readers will learn about scientists whose research on cells has made a big impact on the world of science. Robert Hooke, Joan Wright Goodman, Mathias Schleiden, Hans Krebs, Gerty and Carl Cori, Rita Levi-Montalcini, Stanley Cohen, and Elaine Fuchs are some of the inspiring scientists that are featured, as well as such topics as cell theory and DNA. The vibrant photos, fascinating facts, and engaging sidebars work in conjunction with the easy-to-read text, accessible glossary and index, and captivating hands-on lab activity to provide readers with an inviting reading experience that will leave them 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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