Books in A Science action book series

"Oceans! A Kayful Books Seek-and-Find Adventure" includes 14 gorgeously illustrated pages paired with cool, fun-to-read information about Earth's oceans and the life they contain...all guiding you on your search and find adventure! After that, another 20+ pages are filled with more exciting activities and ocean facts. Great for the whole family, and so entertaining, no one will notice they're learning along the way! With humor-filled, captivating graphics from the desk of award-winning artist Gus Morais, Kayful Books are built to appeal to both reluctant readers and avid booklovers, and to encourage children and adults to read and laugh together."My family truly enjoyed reading this book! We loved the adventure of seeking and finding our favorite sea animals on the pages and were excited to learn fun new facts. As a parent, I was happy to see the factual information seamlessly incorporated with the whimsical illustrations. This will be a great book to read and enjoy many times over!" -- Melissa, Mom of Matt, Zach and Katherine

Connect students with science using Scientific Method Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Middle-School Students. This 80-page book promotes scientific literacy by teaching the scientific method and enables students to become problem solvers in everyday life. This helpful classroom supplement includes laboratory investigations in physical, life, earth, and space science. It also includes a section on creating, exhibiting, and presenting a science fair project. The book allows for differentiated instruction and supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM standards.

Teach students in grades 5 and up what things are made of using Elements and the Periodic Table! This 128-page book includes topics such as discovering what elements are, the uses of elements, element symbols, and periodic table organization. This informative classroom supplement is a great introduction to the periodic table, explored in sequential form. The book includes activities, transparency masters, a teacher’s guide, an element game, quizzes, tests, rubrics, and answer keys.

In this engaging title, young readers learn about different forms of energy! Different forms of energy such a potential and kinetic are explained, as are gravity, acceleration, velocity, g-forces, and centripetal force. These properties are illustrated by the design and operation of roller coasters. Colorful infographics make joules and shifting energy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as LaMarcus Thompson are featured. A fun experiment with potential and kinetic energy brings the science of energy to life! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.