Books published by publisher Real Science-4-Kids

In the leveled reader Bacteria and Archaea, fundamental science facts of biology are explained through simply written text and colorful, fun illustrations. Young readers discover that bacteria and archaea are tiny organisms too small to be seen with only the eyes. Although they look a lot alike, they are different from each other. Bacteria come in three basic shapes: rods, spheres, and spirals. They live in different places, and some live alone, while others live in colonies. Archaea come in different shapes, such as a ball with hairs on one side, lumpy ping pong balls, rod shapes, and long hair-like shapes. Archaea can live in very hot or very salty places, and some can even eat iron.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages filled with engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

In the DNA leveled reader, fundamental science concepts in chemistry are explained through simply written text and colorful, fun illustrations. Children will learn that DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, which is a polymer made of two long strands wrapped around each other in a double helix shape. A polymer is a long chain of atoms and molecules linked together. DNA is found inside the cells of living things and contains four bases: adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine. These bases line up in pairs inside the double helix. The sequences of the bases makes a genetic code that is read by proteins and determines many of the characteristics of a living thing. Each person has a different genetic code, making everyone unique. A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages filled with engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 2-5, Interest Level 2-5.

In the Proteins leveled reader, fundamental science concepts in chemistry are explained through simply written text and colorful, fun illustrations. Children will discover that a protein is a polymer--a long chain of atoms and molecules linked together. Atoms are the tiny building blocks that make up everything we touch, taste, smell, and see, and atoms link together to make molecules. Protein polymers fold into different shapes, including coils and sheets. The different shapes allow proteins to behave like tiny machines that do most of the jobs inside the body. A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages filled with engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 2-5, Interest Level 2-5.

Work Is a simply written, colorful reader that introduces young readers to work--a basic concept in physics. Students learn that work happens when a force moves an object. Force is defined as any action that changes the location of an object, the shape of an object, or how fast or how slowly an object is moving (speed). Examples are given to show how work, force, and distance are related.24 full color, illustrated pages. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5. Includes a pronunciation guide for scientific terms.

In the leveled reader Plants, young readers will discover that plants grow almost everywhere, in many different environments. Plants have different parts, including stems, leaves, roots, and flowers. Roots keep plants from getting blown away and gather water and minerals for the plant to use in making food. Stems move water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant and move food made in the leaves down to the roots. Leaves catch sunlight and come in different shapes and sizes. Some plants make flowers and some make fruit. Flowers and fruit make seeds that grow into new plants. All seeds contain an embryo that can grow into a seedling. The plant life cycle is pictured and described. Wind, bugs, and animals move seeds around so they can grow if different places.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages full of engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

In the Sea Jellies leveled reader, fundamental science concepts in biology are explained through simply written text and colorful, fun illustrations. Young readers discover that sea jellies are soft-bodied animals that live in oceans, and although they used to be called jellyfish, they are not true fish. They have different shapes and sizes and swim by moving water in and out of the bell, the name for their body. Some sea jellies have tentacles that they use to catch food, and oral arms that move the food toward the mouth. Sea jellies are found in oceans around the world and many have beautiful shapes and colors.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages filled with engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

In the leveled reader Plant Cells vs Animal Cells, fundamental science concepts in biology are explained through simply written text and colorful, fun illustrations. Young readers will discover that plants and animals have different types of cells. Cells are made of atoms and molecules and do different jobs inside living things.Both plant cells and animal cells are surrounded by a cell membrane and have organelles, which are structures inside cells that do different jobs. The nucleus of a cell is the organelle where DNA is made and held. DNA is a strand of linked atoms that tell the cell what to do. A ribosome is an organelle that makes proteins, which are long chains of atoms. Proteins do all the work inside a cell, cutting, joining, and moving molecules. A mitochondrion is an organelle that makes energy for the cell.Plant and animal cells are also different. Plant cells have a stiff outer cell wall in addition to a cell membrane. Animals cells have only a cell membrane. Plant cells have chloroplasts, which are organelles that catch sunlight to make food. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts and do not make food from sunlight. Animals get their food from eating other animals and plants.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages filled with engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

In the leveled reader Photosynthesis, fundamental science concepts in biology are explained through simply written text and colorful, fun illustrations. Young readers discover that photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food. The green parts of a plant are green because they contain a large, special molecule called chlorophyll. The job of chlorophyll is to catch sunlight and send it the chloroplast, the organelle in plants cells that is the sugar factory. All living things are made of cells, and organelles are small structures inside cells that do certain jobs. Evergreen plants use photosynthesis all year long, while other plants stop using photosynthesis when the light is low in autumn, causing their leaves to change color. In the spring, plants grow new leaves and photosynthesis begins again. Atoms, molecules, cells, and organelles are defined.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages filled with engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

In Mushrooms, Molds, and Bread Bugs! young readers are introduced to mushrooms, molds, and yeast, which are types of fungi. Fungi are found almost everywhere. Some are edible and some are poisonous. Fungi come in different sizes, from very small to very big. They do not make their own food but instead eat dead plants and animals, breaking them down into atoms and molecules which are left in the soil. Plants use these atoms and molecules to make food. Mushrooms are connected in the soil.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages full of engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

Microscopes is a simply written, colorful introduction to an important and commonly used scientific instrument. Young readers will learn that some objects are too small to be seen with the eyes alone, for example, red blood cells and atoms, but a microscope can be used to magnify them to a size that can be seen. A light microscope has lenses for magnifying the sample, a stage to hold the sample, and a light to illuminate it. Red blood cells can be seen with a light microscope. There are also other types of microscopes that can be used to see smaller things, even atoms. Some microscopic images are shown.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages full of engaging, colorful illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.

Energy Is a simply written, colorful reader that introduces young readers to a basic concept in physics. Energy is what is needed to do work. Work happens when force moves an object. Force is any action that changes the location, shape, or speed of an object. Food gives the body the energy it needs to do work. Energy comes in many forms, including food, batteries, and gasoline. A pronunciation guide for scientific terms is included. 24 full color, illustrated pages. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5.