Books in Wonder world I series

A friendly debate leads twins Bill and Mary to compare rubber balls, rafts, and gloves with glass marbles, greenhouses, and jars, objects that at first seem very different. A field trip teaches them that both rubber and glass can bend, bounce, stretch, and even melt. This lively story introduces the concept of properties. As scientists know, properties are characteristics that help us understand the traits of substances all around us if—like Bill and Mary—we observe closely. Rubber vs. Glass is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K–6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of light, color, machines, sound, and other phenomena related to physical science. Included in each volume is a Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.

This soothing book is the perfect invitation to a relaxed afternoon of cloud gazing. It starts by encouraging young readers to observe what clouds look like, from thin wisps to puffy air castles to giant faces. Then the story raises natural questions: Where do clouds get water? Why does it rain? When rain makes puddles and puddles dry up, what happens to the water? The answers give children an easy-to-grasp picture of the water cycle while instilling the kind of curiosity that can lead to a lifetime of experiencing the world from a scientific perspective.Clouds, Rain, Clouds Again is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K–6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of geology, land forms, weather, environments, and other phenomena related to science and nature. Included in each volume is a Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your body? What happens to the food you eat and the air you breathe? Discover the fascinating world of the human body through this visual guide to human anatomy. Complete with in-depth graphics and informative sidebars and glossary, this title is a fun and informative introduction for any young biology fan. Parents and educators will love how engaged students are in these books, while kids will be too involved in the amazing facts and photographs to realize they are learning! With a cover designed to grab a childs attention, and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their knowledge of anatomy with this engaging and entertaining book.

This innovative, best-selling series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry: interesting questions answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for capturing the attention of curious readers while delivering solid information that encourages imaginative discussion. With a new preschool-friendly layout, an adorable truck-shaped slipcase, and all the best topics, this junior I Wonder Why collection is the perfect "vehicle" for introducing a whole new generation of readers to this inspirational and ground-breaking series. Precisely tailored to the 4+ age range, with one question per spread, colorful artwork, and a mini-fact card on each double-page containing interesting facts and a "scary" rating, I Wonder Why: Question Express by the editors at Kingfisher is a perfect match for the natural curiosity of preschoolers everywhere. Titles Included: Dinosaurs • Baby Animals • Ocean • Rainforest • Planet Earth • Weather • Space Speed Machines • Human Body • Knights and Castles

Wonder World offers a comprehensive reading program that gives students extensive content-area literacy opportunities with fiction, nonfiction, plays, Big Books, and chapter books. Genres such as narrative, memoir, and procedural text combine with a wide variety of topics to create a vivid, informative reading experience. Natural language and predictable text teach important language skills, while the colorful spectrum of high-interest topics encourages students to turn each and every page.

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Why did some explorers wear dresses? What was it like on board the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María? Readers will be thrilled to discover the fantastic facts about all types of exploration and discoveries. From ocean voyages of ancient times to the space travel of the future, I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean by Rosie Greenwood has the questions and answers that will leave readers yearning to uncover more.