What are circuits? Why are they so important? How do they affect our lives every day? Students will find out the answers to these questions and more as they read through the engaging pages of this book. Fun facts and high-interest text paired with colorful images and graphics fill the pages of this book to keep students interested from cover to cover! A "Think Like a Scientist" activity that supports STEM instruction is included at the end of the book for students to use what they've learned in the text and apply that knowledge to the activity. A helpful glossary, table of contents, and index are also included for additional support.
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 thermodynamics, the periodic table of elements, the composition of matter, the conservation of energy, 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: Electricity; Circuits; Transferring Energy; Sound Waves and Communication; Light and Its Effects; Composition of Matter; Mixtures and Solutions; Conservation of Mass; Conservation of Energy; Chemical Reactions.
Fractals come in a huge variety of forms, but they are generally defined as shapes that exhibit self-similarity and high complexity. These shapes appear in many different forms throughout nature. Introduce students to the fascinating topic of fractals with this high-interest nonfiction book! Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this title includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.