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Books in Read-it! Readers: Science series

  • Surprising Beans

    Molly Cece Barlow Blaisdell, Thomas Augustus Spence

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Kayla is unhappy when her family must grow beans for their community farm. But soon Kayla finds out how much fun beans can be, as she watches them sprout from seeds to pods. Will Kayla’s taste for beans change?
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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.
    Y
  • Ocean Life

    Brenda Z. Guiberson

    Paperback (Scholastic Reference, March 1, 2002)
    A thrilling exploration of the many extraordinary creatures that live in the sea, including small coral shrimp, huge squids, whales, sharks, and dolphins, is filled with interesting information and exciting close-up pictures. Original.
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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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  • 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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  • Surprising Beans

    Molly Cece Barlow Blaisdell, Thomas Augustus Spence

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Kayla is unhappy when her family must grow beans for their community farm. But soon Kayla finds out how much fun beans can be, as she watches them sprout from seeds to pods. Will Kayla’s taste for beans change?
    K
  • The Busy Spring

    Carl Emerson, Corinne L Doerrfeld

    Library Binding
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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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  • Jane Goodall: Animal Scientist and Friend: Life Science

    Connie Jankowski

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    Jane Goodall is the world's leading authority on chimpanzees. This inspiring biography will have readers engaged and delighted as they learn about Goodall's life as a primatologist amongst the chimps and how her incredible research changed the way scientists view these amazing animals. Through vibrant photos, captivating facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will discover such topics as ethology, extinction, field research, DNA, and genes, as well as the various types of apes--from orangutans to gorillas. A captivating hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to explore other aspects of science!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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  • Colors In The Desert

    Susan Canizares, S Canizares, Betsey Chessen

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Photographs and simple text explore colors in the desert.
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  • Astronomers Through Time: Earth and Space Science

    Lisa Greathouse

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    From Nicholas Copernicus to Isaac Newton, people have wondered about and studied astronomy for many years! Through vibrant images, easy-to-read text, and a hands-on lab activity, readers will be captivated as they learn about astronomers such as Galileo Galilei, Carl Sagan, and Henrietta Swan Leavitt and how their work made impacts on the field of astronomy. With a glossary and index readily available, readers will be sure to have the tools they need to better understand the content. 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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