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Books in Science Emergent Readers series

  • Albert Einstein: Gentle Genius: Physical Science

    Don Herweck

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Albert Einstein is probably the most well-known physicists who ever lived. Aside from being one of the greatest minds in scientific history, he was also a kind, caring man. Readers will learn about Einstein's life as a scientist and his many accomplishments--from explaining photoelectric effect to Brownian motion and his theories of relativity--in this appealing biography that features stunning photos, easy-to-read text, intriguing facts, an accommodating glossary and index, and an engaging hands-on lab activity. This book will have readers excited and eager to learn more about the world of science!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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  • Spider Names

    Susan Canizares

    Paperback (Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Uses photographs and simple text to explain how different species of spiders got their names.
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  • All About Mitosis and Meiosis: Life Science

    Elizabeth Cregan

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Dec. 14, 2007)
    What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis? Children will learn the answer through this stimulating book that features stunning images and photos, captivating facts, engaging sidebars, and easy-to-read text. The steps of mitosis and meiosis--including interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis, and meiosis I and meiosis II--are explained in easy-to-read text. The accessible glossary and index ensure that readers have the tools they need to better understand the content. Featuring an engaging lab activity, this book will have readers captivated and delighted from beginning to end!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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  • Coral Reef

    Scholastic, Susan Canizares

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Photographs and simple text explore life on a coral reef, emphasizing the beautiful colors and patterns found there.
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  • The First Geologists: Earth and Space Science

    William B. Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    People have been studying the earth for thousands of years! This fascinating book will introduce readers to those who made big discoveries in geology. Through vibrant photos and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about such early geologists as James Hutton, William Smith, Alfred Wegener, Florence Bascom, and Friederich Mohs. The helpful charts and graphs work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content. An engaging hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to explore the world of 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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  • Investigating Storms: Earth and Space Science

    Debra J. Housel

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 21, 2007)
    From thunderstorms to jet streams, storms come in many different forms! Learn about rainstorms, sandstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even blizzards in this thrilling, nonfiction book that features plenty of stunning images, fascinating facts, easy-to-read text, and engaging sidebars. The glossary and index ensures that readers have the tools they need, while the featured hands-on lab activity will leave children 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.
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  • Counting Penguins

    Pamela Chanko, Betsey Chessen

    School & Library Binding (San Val, Aug. 1, 1997)
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  • The Autumn Leaf

    Carl Emerson, Shelly Lyons, Corinne Lee Doerrfeld

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park. It is autumn, and the leaves are falling from the trees. Only one leaf is left. Will it fall, too?
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  • All About Energy: Physical Science

    Don Herweck

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 3, 2007)
    Energy is all around us-humans use energy, machines use energy, and heat and power use energy. Energy is found in many forms, and there are many energy sources. People are working to develop new, renewable sources of energy for future generations.
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  • Dolphin Is Not a Fish

    Betsey Chessen, Pamela Chanko

    School & Library Binding (Topeka Bindery, Jan. 15, 1998)
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Healthy You PreK-K

    Teacher Created Materials

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Oct. 15, 2011)
    Written in Spanish, the books in this set provide an early start to healthy living with content that teaches about parts of the body and healthy habits. Each book includes high-interest text and engaging photographs. 16-32 pages per book. Titles in this 5-book set include Delicioso y nutritivo (Delicious and Nutritious); Cabeza y hombros (Head and Shoulders); La salud y la seguridad (Health and Safety); Usa tu cerebro (Use Your Brain); and Mi cuerpo (My Body).
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  • Wind

    Susan Canizares, Betsey Chessen

    School & Library Binding (Topeka Bindery, Aug. 15, 1997)
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