Books in SCIENCE SERIES series

Need a more challenging activity? Have you considered a deep sea adventure for your science scholars ages 6 and up? This is the book where they will not oly learn "Fun Facts" about sea creatures, we set the foundation for why they need to lead conservation in your area of our water resources. Unlock the mysteries of the ocean by learning new vocabulary words. Join Jamel as he travels by airplane to Atlanta Georgia to visit his grandparents and share in his grandmother's deep sea adventure she never had. You will explore more about her African origins, culture and the foods of Nana's Gullah Geechee culture. Nana tells her grandson, Jamel about catching shrimp, crab, digging for clam and chipping oysters at the oyster reef, when she was a little girl. She went with her sister to catch their dinner daily on the Beaufort, South Carolina coast. There were no super markets, or chains of mega grocery stores in those days. If you live in a land-locked location, want to immerse yourself in the worlds oceans, get practice with conversational punctuation, contractions then read along with Jamel and his Nana on their 1st Deep Sea Adventure at the Georgia Aquarium. Many children don't know scientific names or the earth's continents, names of the oceans or seas. They can use this activity book to learn about the coastal habitat and travels of the sea creatures across the hemispheres. We also discuss the destructive forces of the tsunami, underwater earthquakes and typhoons. See what Nana was taught to do as a child, when she was faced with fears or natural disasters, it still works today. Their faith has stood the test of 5 generations. E kwere m i me oke m. "I agree to do my part."‏

Computers are such an important part of our everyday lives... but how much do you really know about them? This endlessly fascinating book not only explores the science behind information technology, but reveals the true-life stories of the people behind the scenes who played important roles in forging this radical transformation in human culture. Young readers can discover how coding actually works, who invented the internet, and much more. The full-color illustrations by Roy Hermelin brings the text to life with a modern sense of energy, fun and humor. It's absolutely packed with surprising and eye-opening facts, and a blast to read. A great gift for kids aged 8+.

Support and extend your science curriculum with this activity-rich program! Meeting NSTA standards in Life, Physical, and Earth & Space Science, this extensive resource provides a wonderful blend of background information for the teacher, cross-curricular activities, projects and experiments, and assessments that enrich and extend science period. All-inclusive presentation of life, physical, and earth & space sciences. Useful background information ideal resource for teachers with limited science exposure as well as the veteran science educator. Projects and experiments that will intrigue students and that use easy-to-find materials. Plenty of graphic organizers, including charts, tables, maps & graphs. Assessments that are ideal as pretests, posttests; perfect for portfolios. Lists of books for further reading allowing students to pursue individual interests and expand into other curriculum areas. Correlation to FOSS standards.

ROLL CAMERA. . .ROLL SOUND. . .SET. . .ACTION! Discover the magic of science behind the mysteries of moviemaking! Create hair-raising sound effects and ghostly images Turn an ordinary mirror into a two-way mirror Produce fearsome lightning and billowing fog Make your own camera Find out how the movies bring fantasy to life with science and special effects. How does a camera reproduce an image? Why do your eyes combine many separate images into one continuous moving picture? How do movie crews control insects, show us feats of superhuman strength, make actors fly, and much more! Filled with entertaining activities-and tricks of the trade-Movie Science reveals everything from the basic steps in filmmaking to the secrets involved in creating the amazing effects in films and television shows. All of the projects are safe and use everyday materials easily found around the house. Whether you want to surprise your friends with super special effects, captivate your family with exciting stories on film, or even just learn the secrets behind your favorite movie scenes, you'll find everything you need, and more, in Movie Science.