Paige V Polinsky
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"Super Simple Experiments with Elements gives young readers the tools they need to start experimenting. Budding scientists will learn to grow colorful ice crystals, discover magnetic elements in your breakfast cereal, and more! Each project has easy-to-read directions paired with step-by-step photographs, while colorful graphics describe the super science at work. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM...
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"Super Simple Experiments with Electricity gives young readers the tools they need to start experimenting. Budding scientists will learn to create lightning using a pencil, make a penny-powered battery, and more! Each project has easy-to-read directions paired with step-by-step photographs, while colorful graphics describe the super science at work. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
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The Min-Min lights are mysterious orbs that float around the Australian Outback. Are they just a trick of light? Or are they something much more sinister? In this thrilling title, reluctant readers will explore this and other spine-tingling stories across Australia. Leveled text pair with atmospheric photos to draw readers in, and special features offer more detail about the origins of the tale, a similar story around the world, and a possible explanation....
8) Ghost Ships
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A flaming ship appears on the horizon. It sails closer and closer to land, when suddenly, it vanishes! With engaging research, maps, and easy-to-read infographics, this high-interest title explores the spooky history of phantom ships. A special profile tells of a famous example, while diagrams explain the science behind the technology used to investigate these occurrences. Readers will be left wondering, are these ships just a trick of the light?...
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Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Grassland Animals. This book explores grasslands, the animals that live there like lions and livestock, and conservationists like Jack Hanna that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....
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Fluffy and sturdy, Alaskan malamutes were born for life on the ice! Mals are one of the oldest dog breeds and started as sled dogs on long hunting trips with indigenous Alaskans. From the Gold Rush to Antarctica, they've been exploring the world ever since. Young dog lovers will delight in this fact-filled title on these fluffy, hardworking companions.
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Being a master builder is just one of the things that make beavers superstars! Did you know beaver teeth never stop growing or that the largest beaver dam can be seen from space? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about beavers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
12) Canals
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Readers will have a blast learning about Canals. From the Panama Canal to shallow canals, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. Bright, full-page photos fill the pages of this fun title, while easy-to-read text introduces readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
13) Nintendo
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Some of the world's most well-known video game characters were created by Nintendo! In this engaging title, readers are introduced to the iconic gaming brand through crisp photos and fact-filled text. They will explore the brand from its early days to the present, including famous games, favorite consoles, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features locate the company headquarters, profile an important person within the brand, highlight...
14) ESP
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Have you ever had a dream that seemed to come true? Or known a person's thoughts before they said a word? You just might have extrasensory perception, or ESP! This book explores parapsychology, clairvoyance, and many experiments that set out to prove or disprove psychic powers. A narrative opening pulls the reader into the text, while helpful sidebars examine a famous experiment and the different types of ESP. Young readers can decide for themselves:...
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It's not easy running one of the largest corporations in the world, but Indra Nooyi is up to the task. This low-level title takes early readers through the PepsiCo CEO's childhood in India, all the way up to her present-day work, creating healthier snacks and a modern Pepsi design. Indra Nooyi is leading business into the future!
16) My Pet Mini Pig
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How big do mini pigs grow? What games do they like to play? These questions and more are answered in this fun title about mini pig pets. The book details all that readers need to know about mini pig care, from the pigs' personalities to the food they eat to how to keep them healthy. Special features include a profile, a supply list, and a care duties checklist.
17) Rat Terriers
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With a wag and a 'woof,' this book invites readers to meet the Rat Terrier. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Rat Terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these friendly, inquisitive hunting dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
18) Board Games
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From chess to Monopoly, board games offer something fun for everyone! This title introduces readers to the history of board games and how they continue to be enjoyed today. Leveled text and vibrant images guide readers through each spread, and fun facts and special features throughout the book inform readers in a fun, exciting way.
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Dozens of ships and planes have vanished without a trace in the Bermuda Triangle. Are giant rogue waves the culprit? Or could it be something more otherworldly? This title explores the theories, tools, and technology used to investigate the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Diagrams and other features look at the science behind some of the techniques and profile a famous investigation. Young readers can examine the evidence and draw their own conclusions...
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With a wag and a 'woof,' this book invites readers to meet the Australian Cattle Dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Australian Cattle Dog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these alert, curious herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...