Books in Readers Advance Science Readers series

Learn about the incredible life of Isaac Newton in this fascinating biography. The colorful photos, supportive text, and engaging sidebars and facts will have readers captivated as they learn how Newton researched gravity, acceleration, deceleration, motion, and light spectrum. An accommodating glossary and index are provided to give readers the tools they will need while a stimulating hands-on lab activity is featured that will be sure to keep them enthralled and engaged!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.

Marie Curie's work in radioactivity changed the way scientists think about matter and energy and led to advancements in the treatment of disease. With her fellow scientist and husband, Pierre Curie, she searched for the source of radioactivity and discovered two elements, radium and polonium. They shared the 1903 Nobel Prize, the world's highest science award, for their discovery.

This 5-book nonfiction set introduces first grade students to the fundamentals of life science. Each book provides a hands-on lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education. With easy-to-read informational text, vibrant images, and text features such as a glossary and an index, these books build literacy skills and science-content knowledge. Titles in this set include: All in the Family; Growth and Change; Inside a Plant; Raising Babies: What Animal Parents Do; and What Makes a Plant?

Sounds are all around us. Learn how the sounds we hear travel in waves in this exciting science reader! Learn about sound wave vibrations and the science behind how our ears hear sound. The vibrant images paired with easy-to-read text will keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students' understanding of how sound moves. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support.

Telescopes and high-tech equipment help astronomers explore deep space. This captivating title introduces readers to some of the most notable scientists who helped develop technology that allows for space exploration, such as Galileo Galilei, Edwin Hubble, Annie Cannon, George Ellery Hale, Lyman Spitzer, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell. The vibrant, stunning images and easy-to-read text will have readers engaged and eager to learn more about such topics as interstellar matter, pulsars, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and astrophysics! Readers are encouraged to explore astronomy even further with the featured lab activity!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.

Wonder about whales? Written for students in grade 3, Whales reveals unique whale behaviors, information about their habitats, and interesting whale characteristics. Students enjoy the vivid pictures of the different whale species. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Max Planck is one of the most well-known physicists of all time! This interesting biography highlights his incredible life and what he did to make strides in the field of physics. Readers will learn about thermodynamics, entropy, and quantum theory through a variety of vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text. Other important physicists are featured as well, including Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, and Sally Ride. To aid in further engagement and better understanding of the content, a glossary and index are provided, as well as a hands-on lab activity!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.

Introduce young students to the fundamentals of life science with this engaging 5-book set! These nonfiction books are a perfect fit for beginning readers, giving them an early understanding of scientific topics including the life cycle and what living things need to grow and thrive. Each book provides a hands-on lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education. The easy-to-read informational text, vibrant images, and text features keep students engaged and support the development of content-area literacy. This set includes: Baby Animals; Growing Up; Living!; Seeds; and What Do Living Things Need?

Teach reading and science simultaneously with this super set of exciting books that correlate with guided reading levels A–D. Inside the sturdy red tub, you’ll find six copies of 24 photo-filled titles (6 level A titles, 6 level B titles, 6 level C titles, and 6 level D) for a total of 144 books! All your students’ favorite seasonal topics are here: apples, pumpkins, leaves, seeds, beach, sun, rain, snow, wind, and many more. Includes a great 144-page teaching guide filled with tips to enrich your guided reading practice AND skill-building reproducibles. For use with Grades PreK-2.

Flip through the pages of this book and explore microorganisms! With a brief history of how microorganisms were discovered, vibrant, clear images and charts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be excited to learn about things like bacteria, archaea, protista kingdoms, and fungi. To assist in creating an exciting and engaging reading experience, a simple and captivating experiment is included! 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.

Thomas Edison is one of the most famous inventors of all time. This appealing biography will have readers enthralled as they discover some of Edison's most incredible inventions, including the light bulb and the phonograph. Along with his inventions, readers will also learn about his early life and career as a telegraph operator. The vivid images and interesting facts will keep readers engaged from beginning to end while the intriguing sidebars highlight other engineers and scientists who have made impacts on our lives. An exciting lab activity is featured to give readers a hands-on look at how electromagnetism works!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.