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Books in Science Emergent Readers series

  • Pioneers in Cell Biology: Life Science

    Elizabeth Cregan

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    Explore the lives and work of incredible cell biologists in this captivating book! From Gregor Mendel to Rita Levi-Montalcini, Anton van Leeuwenhoek to August Weismann, readers will be amazed at the things these incredible scientists discovered! Single-celled organisms, mitosis, dominant and recessive genes, stem cells, and cloning are just some of the topics that readers will explore as they move through this book that features plenty of vivid, detailed images, stimulating facts, captivating sidebars, and easy-to-read text. An engaging lab activity is featured to further delight and captivate readers. 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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  • Whose Forest Is It?

    Rozanne Lanczak Williams, Jack Graber

    Paperback (Creative Teaching Press, June 1, 1994)
    Who belongs in the forest? Everyone! Science Concepts Sight Words Phonics Habitat types and characteristics Protection of natural resources is it this my the Initial consonant /f/, as in forest Vocabulary Words Related Learning Skills forest bear raccoon fox rabbit hiker owl Recognizing punctuation: quotation marks, question mark Recognizing use of italics Recognizing words that show ownership (possessives), such as my Recognizing dialogue From the best-selling Learn to Read series Teachers and parents the world over can't be wrong! This popular and time-tested series has sold more than 20 million copies. Instill the love of reading and build self-confidence in young readers with these lively stories. Tied to content subject areas including math, science, and social studies, the 108 leveled readers in the series make the perfect compliment to any beginning reading program. Increase fluency, build vocabulary, and improve sight word knowledge with natural language, strong picture support, and easy-to-read repetitive text all while helping young readers master important early learning concepts tied directly to Common Core standards. Nonfiction: This book title is based on nonfiction topics set in an illustrated story.
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  • Storms

    Scholastic

    Paperback (Scholastic, Dec. 1, 1991)
    Photographs and simple text describe what happens when there is too much rain, wind, or snow.
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  • What's in My Pocket?

    Rozanne Lanczak Williams, Lucyna A. M. Green

    Paperback (Creative Teaching Press, June 1, 1994)
    There is something in my pocket. Can you tell what it is? Science Concepts Sight Words Phonics Classification Texture, shape, and size Senses in my it is a Consonant digraph /wh/, as in what Consonant digraph /th/, as in that Vocabulary Words Related Learning Skills pocket round square soft hard fuzzy sweet Recognizing contractions, such as what's for what is Recognizing words that describe (adjectives), such as hard and fuzzy Drawing conclusions From the best-selling Learn to Read series Teachers and parents the world over can't be wrong! This popular and time-tested series has sold more than 20 million copies. Instill the love of reading and build self-confidence in young readers with these lively stories. Tied to content subject areas including math, science, and social studies, the 108 leveled readers in the series make the perfect compliment to any beginning reading program. Increase fluency, build vocabulary, and improve sight word knowledge with natural language, strong picture support, and easy-to-read repetitive text all while helping young readers master important early learning concepts tied directly to Common Core standards. Fiction: This book is a fiction book.
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  • If a Tree Could Talk

    Rozanne Lanczak Williams, Mary Thelen

    Paperback (Creative Teaching Press, June 1, 1994)
    If things in the environment could talk, what do you think they would say? Science Concepts Sight Words Phonics Environmental protection Habitats Earth Day if a could what would it say don't me down just walk away yours they help us to live we wish make every day Word family -ay, as in say Vocabulary Words Related Learning Skills tree chop river dump trash throw animals Earth planet Recognizing contractions, such as don't for do not Recognizing punctuation: quotation marks, question mark, exclamation point Making inferences from cause and effect From the best-selling Learn to Read series Teachers and parents the world over can't be wrong! This popular and time-tested series has sold more than 20 million copies. Instill the love of reading and build self-confidence in young readers with these lively stories. Tied to content subject areas including math, science, and social studies, the 108 leveled readers in the series make the perfect compliment to any beginning reading program. Increase fluency, build vocabulary, and improve sight word knowledge with natural language, strong picture support, and easy-to-read repetitive text all while helping young readers master important early learning concepts tied directly to Common Core standards. Nonfiction: This book title is based on nonfiction topics set in an illustrated story.
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  • We Can Eat the Plants

    Rozanne Lanczak Williams

    Paperback (Creative Teaching Press, Jan. 1, 1998)
    People can eat many parts of a plant! Science Concepts Sight Words Phonics Plant classification Gardening we can eat the too Vowel digraph /ea/, as in eat Vocabulary Words Related Learning Skills plant(s) root(s) stem(s) leaf leaves flower(s) fruit seed(s) Inferring information from pictures Counting From the best-selling Learn to Read series Teachers and parents the world over can't be wrong! This popular and time-tested series has sold more than 20 million copies. Instill the love of reading and build self-confidence in young readers with these lively stories. Tied to content subject areas including math, science, and social studies, the 108 leveled readers in the series make the perfect compliment to any beginning reading program. Increase fluency, build vocabulary, and improve sight word knowledge with natural language, strong picture support, and easy-to-read repetitive text all while helping young readers master important early learning concepts tied directly to Common Core standards. Nonfiction: This book title is based on nonfiction topics set in an illustrated story.
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  • Inside the Water Cycle: Earth and Space Science

    William B. Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    Explore the water cycle in this fascinating book! Readers will learn the various steps of the water cycle--including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Featuring plenty of stunning images, colorful charts and graphs, accessible glossary and index, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about different forms and types of water such as rain, sleet, snow, freshwater, and saltwater. Readers will also learn about clouds, the different types, how they are formed, and what role they play in the water cycle. An engaging hands-on activity allows readers to explore weather and science even further!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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  • The Four Seasons

    Rozanne Lanczak Williams

    Paperback (Creative Teaching Press, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Each seasons brings with it different things in nature! Science Concepts Sight Words Phonics Seasons Changes in nature the four I see fall Beginning consonant /s/, as in see Vocabulary Words Related Learning Skills spring summer fall winter Recognizing contractions, such as it's for it Drawing conclusions From the best-selling Learn to Read series Teachers and parents the world over can't be wrong! This popular and time-tested series has sold more than 20 million copies. Instill the love of reading and build self-confidence in young readers with these lively stories. Tied to content subject areas including math, science, and social studies, the 108 leveled readers in the series make the perfect compliment to any beginning reading program. Increase fluency, build vocabulary, and improve sight word knowledge with natural language, strong picture support, and easy-to-read repetitive text all while helping young readers master important early learning concepts tied directly to Common Core standards. Nonfiction: This book title is based on nonfiction topics set in an illustrated story.
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  • The World of Rocks and Minerals: Earth and Space Science

    William B. Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Readers will learn the answer to that and much more in this fascinating informational text! Igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, geologists, and gemstones are some of the topics that are introduced through clear, stunning photos, interesting charts and graphs, supportive text, and an accessible glossary and index. An intriguing and captivating hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to learn more about geology!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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  • The World of Elements and Their Properties: Physical Science

    Lynn Van Gorp

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    From compounds to chemical reactions, readers will learn all about elements, their properties, and how they react with other elements in this stunning book that features colorful images and intriguing facts! Ionic bonds, chemical bonds, the Periodic Table of Elements, mixtures, and solutions are some of the topics that are discussed. The accessible glossary and index gives readers the tools they need to better understand the content, while a fascinating hands-on lab activity will leave readers engaged and excited 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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  • Rainforest

    Betsey Chessen

    School & Library Binding (Topeka Bindery, Aug. 15, 1997)
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  • Numbers All Around

    Susan Canizares, Betsy Chessen

    Paperback (Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies), June 1, 1998)
    Simple text and photographs depict the numbers one to twelve in interesting places.
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