Books in Science Lab series

Ecologists want to know how things fit together in the natural world. This enlightening book will give readers a chance to learn about some of the ecologists who have made big impacts on the world of science and ecology. The captivating facts, helpful sidebars, colorful images and charts, and easy-to-read text work together to create an engaging reading experience as children learn about such ecologists as John Woodward, Aldo Leopold, Ruth Patrick, Eugene Odum, Jane Lubchenco, Neo Martinez, and Marie Lynn Miranda. Featuring a simple, hands-on lab activity, this book will have readers captivated and 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.

This interactive Science Lab Kit teaches kids everything they need to know to become "energy scientists" capable of using, harnessing, and saving precious energy. The fully illustrated manual is packed with fun activities and comes with an exciting range of components to use in 40 different experiments: magnets, pipette, balloons, copper strips, crocodile clips, glow stick wire, glow-in-the-dark sheet, and three sheets of card templates. From these simple objects, kids can design a hovercraft, build a simple electric motor, make a wind speed detector, and much more. Energy Lab features brightly colored graphics, easy-to-follow directions, and sturdy packaging for durability.

There's so much to love about flowers, but readers of this captivating volume will learn about more than just garden flowers and wildflowers. They'll also learn about other flowering plants, such as herbs, grains, and vegetables. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with eye-catching photographs, allowing for readers of many ages and levels to follow along. Exciting activities encourage readers to get outside and get some hands-on experience. Step-by-step instructions make each activity easy to understand and fun to complete.