Books in Skill Sharpeners Science series

Build your first grader s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following first grade topics:Physical Science-Sound-Light-Shadows-TechnologyLife Science-Leaves-Animals and Eggs-Mothers and Babies-Birds-InsectsSpace and Earth Science-Night Sky-Our Sun-SeasonsEnvironment and Ecology Science-Uses of Wood-Earth Materials-RecyclingEngineering and Design-ToolsIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Foster your second grader s critical thinking skills and see confidence soar! Children are naturally inquisitive from infancy, yet creative and problem-solving skills need to be nurtured as children grow. Like reading and math skills, critical thinking skills require practice.The variety of fun and creative activities in this series will challenge your child to use higher-order thinking skills based on Bloom s Taxonomy. Every page provides a new and interesting activity that will help your child:-Think outside the box and use higher-order thinking skills through open-ended questions and challenges-Tap into his or her creativity with art projects and hands-on activities-Become a better learner by practicing critical thinking skills in cross-curricular activities (based on science, math, social studies, and language arts content)The 100+ activities are organized around these 2nd grade themes:-Animals: Alligators and Turtles; Bats and Bugs-My Body: Eyes, Teeth, and Hair; Hands and Feet-Things: Things We Use; Things We Like-Places: Oceans and Forests; DesertsGrade 2 activities include puzzles, word problems, riddles, and drawings that involve critical thinking skills such as: -Analyze-Solve-Justify-Categorize-Create, and more!Plus, each page lists the critical thinking skill(s) so that you know what your child is practicing. Use Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking for enrichment at home and help your child become a confident problem solver!Includes answer key.

Foster your first grader s critical thinking skills and see confidence soar! Children are naturally inquisitive from infancy, yet creative and problem-solving skills need to be nurtured as children grow. Like reading and math skills, critical thinking skills require practice.The variety of fun and creative activities in this series will challenge your child to use higher-order thinking skills based on Bloom s Taxonomy. Every page provides a new and interesting activity that will help your child:-Think outside the box and use higher-order thinking skills through open-ended questions and challenges-Tap into his or her creativity with art projects and hands-on activities-Become a better learner by practicing critical thinking skills in cross-curricular activities (based on science, math, social studies, and language arts content)The 100+ activities are organized around these 1st grade themes:-Animals: Cats and Dogs; Giraffes and Elephants-Plants: Trees and Flowers; Fruits and Vegetables-Transportation: Cars, Trucks, and Buses; Planes and Trains-Places: The Playground and the Beach; Home and SchoolGrade 1 activities include puzzles, word problems, drawings, and matching that involve critical thinking skills such as: -Analyze-Solve-Reason-Decode-Create, and more!Plus, each page lists the critical thinking skill(s) so that you know what your child is practicing.Use Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking for enrichment at home and help your child become a confident problem solver!Includes answer key.

Foster your child s critical thinking skills and see confidence soar! Children are naturally inquisitive from infancy, yet creative and problem-solving skills need to be nurtured as children grow. Like reading and math skills, critical thinking skills require practice.The variety of fun and creative activities in this series will challenge your child to use higher-order thinking skills based on Bloom s Taxonomy. Every page provides a new and interesting activity that will help your child:-Think outside the box and use higher-order thinking skills through open-ended questions and challenges-Tap into his or her creativity with art projects and hands-on activities-Become a better learner by practicing critical thinking skills in cross-curricular activities (based on PreK science, math, social studies, and language arts content)The 100+ activities are organized around these PreK themes:-Insects: Butterflies and Grasshoppers; Honeybees and Ladybugs-Weather: Different Types of Weather; We Dress for the Weather-Transportation: Cars, Trucks, and Buses; Planes, Trains, and Boats-Community: Homes in My Community; Places to VisitPreK activities include tracing, counting, dot-to-dot, and drawings that involve critical thinking skills such as: -Recall and Retell-Analyze-Solve-Determine-Create, and more!Plus, each page lists the critical thinking skill(s) so that you know what your child is practicing.Use Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking for enrichment at home and help your child become a confident problem solver!Includes answer key.

Get kids electrified about science through toe-tapping songs, fun rhymes and hands-on activities with Skill Sharpeners: Science from Evan-Moor. This kindergarten science activity book allows little ones to discover important physical, life and Earth science concepts at home or school. Add these engaging science activities into any kindergarten curriculum or use it at home for some kitchen table family science. It s a perfect fit for homeschooling too. Kids will love the fun, focused lessons based on current science standards. The full-color activity book features fabulous photography and illustrations that bring science to life for kindergartenersBuild your kindergartner s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts. Kindergarten topics cover:Physical Science-Size and Shape-Position-Solid and Liquid-Liquid and Gas-Magnets-Wheels-MotionLife Science-Living or Nonliving?-Parts of the Body-Trees-Parts of a Plant-Animal Parts-Life Cycles-Animal Babies-Homes and HabitatsEarth Science-Land and Water-Rocks-Day and Night-Four Seasons-WeatherIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-helps children learn science concepts in a memorable way through songs and rhymes-provides practice of reading readiness skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Build your child s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your fifth grader to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple experiments, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following fifth grade topics:Organisms and Ecosystems-How Plants Get Food-Food Webs-Adaptations-DecomposersEarth s Systems-The Atmosphere-The Water Cycle-Water on Earth-Weathering and ErosionSpace Systems-Gravity-Day and Night-The Sun and Stars-Patterns of Stars Structure and Properties of Matter-Physical Properties-Mixtures and Solutions-Chemical Properties-Chemical ReactionsIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Build your third grader s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple experiments and hands-on activities, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following third grade topics:Physical Science-Forces and Motion-Magnets-GravityLife Science-Life Cycles-Growth and Change-Animal Groups-Offspring-Fossils-Dinosaurs-Adaptations-EcosystemsEarth Science-Weather-Climate-Hurricanes-Tornadoes-FloodsIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Build your second grader s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following second grade topics:-Physical Science-Matter-Changes in Matter-Forces and MotionForces at Play-Life Science-My Body-Body Parts-Animal Life Cycles-Plants-HabitatsSpace and Earth Science-Space-The Sun-WeatherEarth s Systems-Geology-Water and IceScience and Engineering -Science-EngineeringIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Build your child s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging activities and hands-on projects will motivate your sixth grader to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple experiments, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following sixth grade topics:Organisms and Ecosystems-Inherited Traits-Chromosomes and DNA-Genetic Variation-Artificial SelectionClimate and Weather-What Causes Weather?-Regional Climates: The Poles-Hurricanes-Global Climate ChangePlate Tectonics-Our Changing Planet-Our Planet s Interior-Plate Tectonics-Future EarthEnergy-Potential and Kinetic Energy-Thermal Energy-Electrical Energy-Chemical EnergyIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Build your preschooler s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts. PreK topics cover:Physical Science-Colors-Shapes-Sizes-Textures-Wheels-Sounds-MotionLife Science-Living or Nonliving?-Basic Needs-My Five Senses-Plant Parts-Plant Parts We Eat-Animal Parts-Animal Babies-Animal HomesEarth Science-Land-Rocks-Water-Day and Night-WeatherIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-helps children learn science concepts in a memorable way through songs and rhymes-provides practice of reading readiness skills-offers striking photography to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key

Skill Sharpeners Math and Phonics Fun: Kindergarten is the smart way to sharpen the minds of kindergarteners. The concepts in these activity books are taken from several key points in the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten and are a fun way to build confidence and skills in shapes, colors and patterns, number recognition, addition, the alphabet, sight words, rhyming, and beginning letter sounds. Along with a phonics book and a math book, this kit includes a 12-page parent guide, 36 pattern blocks, 20 two-piece puzzle cards, four double-sided bingo cards, a double-sided game spinner, 36 game markers, and 24 farm animal counters.