Books in Science Readers: Content and Literacy series

Teach fourth and fifth grade students space science, earth science, and STEM topics with this 10-book set. These nonfiction books feature intriguing images, challenging diagrams, sidebars, a glossary, and an index to keep students engaged in reading and connect them back to the text. Students will learn important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including the four spheres of Earth, characteristics of the ocean zones, renewable and nonrenewable resources, the structure and composition of the Milky Way, and more. Each 32-page book includes an in-depth science activity that meets Next Generation Science Standards and helps students apply what they've learned to a real-world setting. Titles in this set include: Earth's Cycles; We Are Here; The Rock Cycle; Our Resources; The Story of Fossil Fuels; The Four Spheres of Earth; The Powerful Ocean; The Milky Way: A River of Stars; Stars; Global Warming.

Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about electromagnetism through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.

Teach students the importance of conserving Earth's natural resources. Students will learn about wind power, solar power, recycling, renewable and non-renewable resources, and more! Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they learn social studies topics.

The Earth and Space Science 5-Book Set for Grade 4 offers an exciting collection of informational texts to supplement your classroom library or integrate within a cross-curricular lesson. Featuring enthralling content from TIME For Kids, students will be mesmerized from cover to cover with books that focus on fascinating science topics. Each nonfiction reader includes text features (captions, headings, glossary, and index) to strengthen academic vocabulary and understanding of the scientific themes explored. Perfect for STEM Education support, these vibrant texts come with a "Lets Do Science" activity that is aligned to state and national standards. Titles in this set include: We Are Here; Our Resources; The Story of Fossil Fuels; Earth's Cycles; and The Rock Cycle.

This science reader introduces students to the life cycle of plants. With bright, engaging images, it details the parts of plants and how plants grow and thrive. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including habitat, adapt, and the parts of plants. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

The sun is essential for human life. This book introduces students to the concept of the sun and discusses its importance. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about ecosystems and the symbiotic relationship between living and nonliving things through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about the different types of energy through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.

Learn the science behind how light makes a rainbow of different colors in this colorful reader! A rainbow happens when light goes through water drops from the rain. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to help simplify science topics and keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students' understanding. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. By following this motto, we can help keep the Earth clean. This informative nonfiction reader introduces students to the concept of recycling. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains easy-to-read text and nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

A force is a push, a pull, or a turn. Every force has an equal and opposite force. Forces are always with you! They are all around us. Learn about forces with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.