Books in Science discovery series series

Discover Science: Apes and Monkeys by Barbara TaylorMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.What are our closest animal relatives like?Pay an up-close visit to apes and monkeys around the world in this incredibly informative and dynamic book; available in Paperback. Learn what differentiates each species, and find out how they survive and take care of each other in a variety of habitats. Hands-on activities at the end of the book reinforce kids' appreciation for the facts they have learned, as the parent and teacher guide offers tips for further learning.

The second book in the Discovering series finds fifteen-year-old Fern leaving home to attend boarding school, and preparing to observe the Baha'i Fast for the first time. Concerned, that she will be an outsider because of her Faith, Fern soon makes friends with a number of classmates and discovers that she is not the only one who comes from a slightly different background.

Contemporary's Science series at a glance:Accessibility – universal design easily adapts to varied student learning needs and stylesDifferentiated instruction – activities and text structure allow for easy teacher modificationEase of Use – offers a balance of teacher directed and hands-on activitiesResearch Based – builds key instructional strategies into the contentEarth & Space Science: Exploring the Universe explores the history of our planet and the composition of Earth’s surface, core, oceans, and atmosphere. Students learn about how environmental changes affect our weather as well as the impact man has on the earth’s resources.