Books in Let's Find Out series

Introducing a new activity book series based on the popular Let's Find Out magazine!Discover what life is like in the ocean for seals, turtles, whales, manatees, and much more. This spiral bound activity book is filled with photographs and activities, and is sure to be a favorite of young readers this season. It also includes markers, wipe-off activity pages, and miniature plastic animals.

Welcome to the wonderful world of plants, some of the planet's most amazing creatures. Plants turn sunlight into food, produce oxygen, and provide people with food, clothing, medicine, and much, much more. What's more, they can communicate. This dynamic book takes readers inside plant communication, a place where chemicals, sounds, and smells become the synapses, words, and motions of the plant world. Written to support elementary science curricula, this book offers a high-interest take on botany that is sure to spark readers' interest in plant biology.

Marine biology is both essential and inspirational to human life. The bodies of mollusks in particular allow them to live aboveground, underwater, or both, depending on the species. Readers will learn about the unique contribution oysters, squid, and slugs, all of which are different classes of mollusks, make to their habitats. Their diets, their vulnerabilities, what they leave behind, and what threatens them take shape on pages that depict what mollusks are through both stunning photography and highly organized prose.

The crustacean subphylum can be broken down into decapods, amphipods, copepods, and other types. This title offers readers from grades one through four comparisons between the needs and roles of different crustaceans, which will allow readers to understand the subphylum’s importance. Readers will recognize and expand their knowledge about familiar species like the lobster and the shrimp, while being introduced to the likes of the wood louse and zooplankton. Dynamic photography and methodically organized information will help readers examine the many sizes, types of limbs, and other features of this diverse group.

Invertebrates make up more than 90 percent of all living beings on Earth, and underwater, their diversity is apparent. Sea invertebrates include crustaceans, mollusks, jellyfish, and a host of other sea creatures that are integral to marine ecosystems and have important uses for humans, too. This colorful, photo-packed lower elementary title introduces readers to the most common sea invertebrates. Compare and Contrast boxes encourage readers to identify what traits these animals share and what makes them unique. Vocabulary boxes define difficult terms, and Think About It boxes invite readers to think critically beyond the text.

Young readers may have heard about the benefits of using and making the most of their resources, but how does that factor into an economic discussion? This thorough discussion defines resources and describes the different types of resources and why some divide them into three categories and others choose four. The book also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy.

Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy providers. Written for young children, this book discusses the main forms of carbs, how they are created, and why they are important. It explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates and between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It details how carbs are broken down in the digestive system into units small enough to be distributed through the bloodstream, absorbed by cells, and converted into energy. Other subjects investigated are carb "loading," major and minor health problems caused by carbs, and the importance of managing the consumption of different types of carbohydrates.

Saving and spending are building blocks of the economy. Readers will learn about various sources of income as well as concepts such as how saving a little at a time can eventually add up to a lot of money. This informational text explains ideas such as keeping track of expenses, financial goals, budgeting, and investing. Readers will learn about different types of savings plans, such as those for college and retirement. This resource also includes the ideas of donations and philanthropy.

The ability to talk, play a game, or share music with someone on the other side of the world is quite the technological feat. This fascinating book explores the vast communication that allows computers all over the world to share data. Students will discover Wi-Fi, radio waves, telecommunications, and the differences between a wired and wireless network. Readers will learn about the biggest computer network, the internet, and better understand how computers talk to each other to make worldwide communication possible. This volume ties in nicely with Common Core STEM curriculum and has a glossary and vocabulary boxes for more difficult words.