Books in Rookie Read About Science series

From levers to pulleys, simple machines make our lives easier.Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more. This series is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. They help roll, lift, cut, tip, and turn everyday objects. In Simple Machines readers will dig into the science behind how we use simple machines to get the job done.

The sound of a buzzing bee can send many people running inside. But bees play a very important role in their ecosystem.Bees pollinate flowers and also provide useful products, such as honey and beeswax. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.