Science

Help your students develop a genuine understanding of science concepts and vocabulary using 125 easy-to-integrate daily activities. Daily Science is the first product to provide students in grades 1-6+ with guided instruction using scientific inquiry and a daily practice format. Thirty weeks of 10-15 minute lessons introduce students to standards-based science concepts while they investigate motivating, real-life questions about physical, life and earth science topics. 192 reproducible pages. Based on national science standards for Life Scence, Earth Science, and Physical Science. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Provide extra science curriculum practice for students in grades 5–8 with General Science: Daily Skill Builders. This 96-page science resource book features two short, reproducible activities per page and includes enough lessons for an entire school year. It provides extra practice with physical, earth, space, and life science skills. Activities allow for differentiated instruction and can be used as warm-ups and homework assignments. The book is perfect for review and practice and supports NSE and Common Core State Standards.

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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into valuable learning time. The 180 quick activities--one for each day of the school year--review, practice, and teach life-science topics. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessons--or whenever else you have minutes that now go unused. In addition to providing students with fascinating life-science activities, they are a natural path to other classroom activities involving critical thinking. 

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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into valuable learning time. The 180 quick activities--one for each day of the school year--review, practice, and teach chemistry topics. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessons--or whenever else you have minutes that now go unused. In addition to providing students with fascinating chemistry activities, they are a natural path to other classroom activities involving critical thinking.

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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into valuable learning time. The 180 quick activities--one for each day of the school year--review, practice, and teach arth-science topics. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessons--or whenever else you have minutes that now go unused. In addition to providing students with fascinating earth-science activities, they are a natural path to other classroom activities involving critical thinking. 

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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into valuable learning time. The 180 quick activities--one for each day of the school year--practice science skills. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessons--or whenever else you have minutes that now go unused.

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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into valuable learning time. The 180 quick activities--one for each day of the school year--review, practice, and teach physics. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessons--or whenever else you have minutes that now go unused. In addition to providing students with fascinating physics activities, they are a natural path to other classroom activities involving critical thinking. 

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Here come some of the most dangerous animals on the planet, from the diminutive poison dart frog to the towering elephant and the majestic lion. Thirty illustrations to color include captions that explain what makes each animal so deadly. Fascinating facts about the giant stingray, king cobra, hyena, rhinoceros, and other deadly creatures will intrigue colorists of all ages.

Dover Original

Grade level 3 - 8 (ages 8 - 14)

Page Count 32

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From harmless-looking ants and flies to sinister spiders, scorpions, and killer bees, this coloring book focuses on lethal insects and arachnids. Twenty-five realistic drawings include the black widow, brown recluse, and Brazilian wandering spiders; yellow jackets and an Asian giant hornet; and a deadly host of mosquitoes, fire ants, ticks, and beetles. Includes informative captions.

Dover OriginalGrade level 3 - 5 (ages 8 - 11

) Page Count 32

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An easy to use standards based thinking approach to physical science that helps students learn the scientific method and develop the analysis skills important for science and all subjects. Each activity is a 10 to 30 minute teacher guided experiment in which students are prompted to verbalize their step by step observations, predictions, and conclusions. All supplies area no cost and available around home and classroom. (book 1 gr. 1-3 and book 2 gr. 4-8 Critical Thinking Press. Workbook 150+ pages.

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An easy to use standards based thinking approach to physical science that helps students learn the scientific method and develop the analysis skills important for science and all subjects. Each activity is a 10 to 30 minute teacher guided experiment in which students are prompted to verbalize their step by step observations, predictions, and conclusions. All supplies area no cost and available around home and classroom. No science background needed. Covers the whole physical science curriculum. (book 1 gr. 1-3 and book 2 gr. 4-8 Critical Thinking Press. Workbook 150+ pages.

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Dino's Illustrated Children's Map of the Solar System. Children can explore the heavens with this beautifully illustrated wall map. It features colorful cartoon icons making the map educational & fun. Next to each illustrated significant space mission is its name & reference number. The index then provides its name, reference number, sponsor, date of launch, & what makes it significant. The map's glossy UV finish makes it extra durable for hours of fun! Learn More

The sturdy box contains a jigsaw showing a dinosaur scene, plus an eight page double-sided fold-out illustration showing when each dinosaur lived, what they ate, and other fascinating facts. Jigsaw contains 300 pieces with a finished size of 16 x 23.

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Explore a world that existed millions of years before people lived on the Earth, when extraordinary animals roamed the land. From the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex to the birdlike Compsognathus, the hidden wonders of the dinosaur world are revealed.

Series: Shine-A-Light
Shine a flashlight behind the page or hold it to the light to reveal what is hidden in and around different places and things. Discover a world of great surprises!

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Whether your child has a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe, or you want to supplement classroom curriculum about the universe by making more resources available to your child outside of school, Eyewitness: Universe is the ideal choice for learning more about the universe. DK's Eyewitness series is perfect for children. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small nuggets of information, and fact-packed annotation so children can really dig into topics without becoming overwhelmed. One picture at a time, Eyewitness books teach big subjects in easy ways. This revamped Eyewitness series is now even better with solid facts, shorter texts, more emphasis on images, and fresh new learning sections, making Eyewitness books the perfect way to encourage curiosity in your child or to supplement classroom learning. Ages 8-12. From DK. Learn More

Young readers with a love of science will enjoy this book about spiders! Learn about creepy spiders and hairy tarantulas. With an advanced sentence structure, full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and a full glossary, this is the perfect book to help children gain confidence in reading on their own. Ideal for children who are fascinated by insects! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children’s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!Paperback | $4.99 Published by DK Children May 17, 2010 | 48 Pages | 5-7/8 x 9 | 7-9 years Learn More

DK Readers: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters is a DK Level 4 Reader designed for proficient readers. Level 4 readers feature rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, additional information within the text, an alphabetical glossary, and a comprehensive index. In "Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters" students will read about some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time. 48 pages, softcover. Ages 8-10 / Grades 3-5. Learn More

Perfect for children ages 6–7, this workbook supports the expanding science skills of first graders. Among the topics covered are animal movement, muscles, bones, the heart, teeth, fossils, speed, materials, rocks, the sun, and the moon.

Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of home-learning science workbooks that is closely linked to school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.

Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as animal life cycles, the solar system, chemistry, and anatomy. A parents’ section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.

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Perfect for children ages 5–6, this workbook reinforces early science learning. Kindergartners will become familiar with topics such as motion, light, and the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, as well as the basic needs of all animals and plants.

Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of home-learning science workbooks that is closely linked to school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.

Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as animal life cycles, the solar system, chemistry, and anatomy. A parents’ section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.60 pages 4-6 years

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Perfect for children ages 4–5, this workbook helps your child understand first science concepts. Specific topics covered include living things, the human body, healthy habits, the weather, the seasons, colors, water, and floating and sinking.

Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of home-learning science workbooks that is closely linked to school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.

Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as animal life cycles, the solar system, chemistry, and anatomy. A parents’ section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.

60 Pages

3-5 years

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Perfect for children ages 7–8, this workbook builds confidence in the growing scientific understanding in second graders. Objectives include familiarity with animal life cycles and adaptations, insect life, plant reproduction, simple machines, and states of matter.

Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of home-learning science workbooks that is closely linked to school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.

Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as animal life cycles, the solar system, chemistry, and anatomy. A parents’ section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.

60 pages

6-8 years

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Perfect for children ages 8–9, this workbook provides extra practice to sharpen science skills in third graders. Topics covered include basic anatomy, vertebrates and invertebrates, photosynthesis, the solar system, the elements, gravity, mass, and heat.

Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of home-learning science workbooks that is closely linked to school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.

Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as animal life cycles, the solar system, chemistry, and anatomy. A parents’ section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.

60 pages

7-9 years

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Dolphins and Sharks A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #9: DOLPHINS AT DAYBREAK  (#6633) By MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

Track the facts with Jack and Annie!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak, they had lots of questions. Did dolphins ever live on land? How do dolphins communicate? How do sharks hunt for food? Which sharks are the most dangerous? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Jun 24, 2003 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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Don't Know Much about the Universe. Who dug those canals on Mars? What was the biblical Star of Bethlehem? Were the pyramids built by extraterrestrials? From the ancients who charted the heavens to Star Trek, The X-Files, and Apollo 13, outer space has intrigued people through the ages. Yet most of us look up at the night sky and feel totally in the dark when it comes to the basic facts about the universe. Kenneth C. Davis steps into that void with a lively and readable guide to the discoveries, theories, and real people who have shed light on the mysteries and wonders of the cosmos. Discover why Einstein was such a genius, the truth behind a blue moon or two, the amazing secrets of Stonehenge, and even how one great astronomer lost his nose. With the fun question-and-answer format that has appealed to the millions of readers of his bestselling Don't Much About® series, you'll be taking off on an exciting armchair exploration of the solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond. 384 pages. Learn More