Wendy Conklin – författare

Plants, insects, snakes, salmon, eagles, elephants, humans; these living things all pass through a life cycle from birth to adulthood. Examine moth cocoons, the feather gills of a salamander larva, beaver yearlings, and more to discover how each life cycle is different and unique! Colorful images and fun facts paired with age-appropriate text will keep third-grade students engaged from cover to cover! Featuring a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, this book helps students apply what they've learned in the text and supports STEM instruction. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy.

Many cycles occur on Earth that keep Earth's different systems connected. Introduce students to the various elements that help create Earth's many cycles. Create an interest in this topic and keep students engaged throughout their reading with high-interest text, vibrant images and diagrams, engaging facts, an easy-to-navigate table of contents, and a helpful glossary and index. To bring concepts to life, a "Think Like a Scientist" activity that supports STEM instruction is included at the end of the book.

Rocks are constantly changing form through weathering, heat, pressure, and erosion. Although rocks are constantly changing, the process can take millions of years! Over time different types of rocks form, deconstruct, and recycle. Find out just how amazing rocks are by diving into the pages of this exciting book! Vibrant, colorful images and photographs fill the pages paired with high-interest informational text, fun facts, an easy-to-navigate table of contents, and a helpful glossary and index. To bring concepts to life, a "Think Like a Scientist" activity that supports STEM instruction is included at the end of the book.

You eat food every day. In fact, every living organism can't live without it. Digestion is a complex, sometimes gross, process by which our bodies turn a meal into energy. From humans to birds and herbivores to decomposers, find out what happens after food enters the body in this dynamic science book. You'll be amazed to learn that you really are what you eat. Fifth-grade readers will learn about the digestive systems of humans and animals, photosynthesis, organ structure and function, and more through this high-interest informational text filled with vibrant photographs. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity and a "Your Turn" page at the end of the book support STEM Education and provide young scientists with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to reinforce content-area literacy and improve close reading.

DNA is known as the blueprint for life! Found in every cell of every living thing, DNA strands are packed inside a cell's nucleus carrying instructions and genetic information. Climb the double helix ladder and crack the DNA code in this fact-filled life science book to explore genetics and why parts of you may appear identical to your great, great, great grandparent. Fifth-grade readers will learn about DNA structure and replication, proteins and genes, chromosomes, inherited traits and alleles, cloning, and more through this high-interest informational text filled with vibrant photographs. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity and a "Your Turn" page at the end of the book support STEM Education and provide young scientists with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams, a timeline of genetic discoveries, and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to reinforce content-area literacy and improve close reading.

Learn what life was like in Ancient Greece as you are whisked away to the past! This book breathes life into history and examines the mythology, art, architecture, politics, and other aspects of Greek culture. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and Oczkus, Lori, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Explore what life was life in ancient Egypt under the reign of Tutankhamun! Students will be whisked away to the past with this informational text that breathes life into history and examines the hieroglyphics, religion, politics, style, and lives of ancient Egyptians. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and Oczkus, Lori, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Extreme sports are extremely cool! Come explore the world of extreme sports enthusiasts and how they make their free-falling fantasies a reality. The only requirements are training-and courage! Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt 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.

Acrobatics is more than just flying through the air. It is the demonstration of flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Modern day acrobatics include parkour, walking a high wire, swinging on a trapeze, juggling, riding a unicycle, and more. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Imagine you live in Pompeii in the year 79. There are rumblings, followed by a terrible explosion that darkens the city of Pompeii for 18 hours. Experience the terror of that momentous volcanic eruption from the point of view of a barber who lived and worked in Pompeii. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. 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.

Engineers design things that affect our everyday lives. You can thank an engineer for your phone, the lights in your home, and your transportation to school. The work that engineers do influences almost everything around us and helps solve problems for people around the world. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds literacy skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. 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

How does the food you eat affect your body? Why is it important to exercise? How does stress affect the brain? Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book teaches students the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise, and provides tips on how to manage stress. 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. The books include essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

What makes someone a "superstar"? If anyone ever earned that title, it is Leonardo da Vinci. He not only painted, he also designed architecture, created maps, and dreamed up countless machines that ended up getting built hundreds of years later. Learn all about this 16th century superstar with this biography! Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. 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.