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Books in Science Starters, Level 3 series

  • Growing Plants: Leaves, Roots, and Shoots

    Jim Pipe

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Introduces the parts of a plant and discusses the factors--light, good soil, water, and a lack of pests--that are necessary for plant growth.
    N
  • Light

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    A storm is ending, and a rainbow arches across the sky. Red, yellow, blue, violet where do all these colors come from? Beginning readers will delve into the science of color, light wavelengths, reflections, and shadows in this bright book! Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
    L
  • Electricity

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
    K
  • Rocks and Soil: Gems, Metals, and Minerals

    Sally Hewitt

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains what rocks are, where they are located, and how they are created; introduces the different properties that rocks and minerals can possess; and discusses the difference between rocks and soil.
    N
  • Sound

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Where does sound come from? What makes it loud or soft? High or low? Young scientists who explore this title will learn about sound waves, amplitude, frequency, and more through informative text and detailed special features. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
    K
  • Balancing: Cranes, Scales, and Seesaws

    Jim Pipe

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains what balance is and explains how it is used to create very solid structures and scales.
    M
  • Library Book: Conservation

    National Geographic Learning

    Hardcover (National Geographic School Pub, June 23, 2010)
    Conservation (HC)
    L
  • Friction: Wheels and Brakes

    Sally Hewitt

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains what friction is and why smooth and rough surfaces provide different levels of friction, and includes a story that illustrates this fact.
    P
  • Space: Sun, Moon, and Stars

    Sally Hewitt

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Describes objects in space, including the solar system and the planets contained within it, and explains how humans have explored them.
    M
  • Time: What Time Is It?

    Sally Hewitt

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains how to use clocks and watches to tell the time; describes the different increments of time, from seconds to years; and discusses how speed is related to time.
    L
  • Magnetism

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Magnets are all around us including the Earth under our feet! Thats why compass needles are attracted to the north pole. Doorbells, refrigerators, and computers are just a few of the other places we use magnets in our daily lives. Readers will get the inside scoop on magnetism in this book! Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
    J
  • Measuring: How Big Is It?

    Sally Hewitt

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explores the science of size, weights, and measurement using familiar objects and everyday situations; introduces key terms; and includes games, activities, and a final quiz.
    K