From sidewalk chalk to the Grand Canyon, sedimentary rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dig into the layers of sediment to follow along with the different ways these rocks form and change, find out what they look like up close, and explore some of the most famous and fascinating sedimentary rocks. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all! Glossary of...

Giant dinosaur bones and rocky poop from millions of years ago can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about fossils? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn what they teach us about life long ago. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dig...

Photosynthesis is an essential beginner biology concept, and young readers are introduced to it in an accessible way as they discover how plants make their own food. The clear and focused text breaks down challenging topics using language that's easy for elementary readers to understand, and a glossary defines unfamiliar terms. Activities are also included to show readers that science is fun and the natural world is meant to be explored with care...

Readers investigate the beginner biology concept of plant reproduction in this guide to how plants make and spread their seeds. Detailed diagrams with clear labels present the plant parts involved and the process of fertilization, and the fact-filled text explains what seeds need to grow and how animals often play a big part in the process of making new plants. Full-color photographs enhance this life science learning experience, and activities encourage...

From dry deserts to watery oceans, the world is divided up into many biomes. Explore how the living and nonliving things of a space interact, what makes up each biome, and more. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding...

How did February 14 become Valentine's Day, a day people around the country celebrate love? And how did that day become a day filled with chocolate and sweets? Readers learn about the long history of Valentine's Day while they go beyond heart-shaped candies and make treats like rocky road chocolates, frozen strawberry yogurt desserts, and more. Full-color photographs accompany easy-to-follow instructions that assist readers in each recipe. Introductory...

Monster caramel apples and crunchy witch's fingers sound just the right amount of spooky for a Halloween party! Readers find these recipes and more in this festive volume of wickedly tasty treats and eats. The introductory text includes safety information, measuring tips, and a guide to basic cooking techniques used in the book. Each recipe includes a materials and ingredients list and step-by-step instructions to guide readers to successfully scary...

In this book, readers will explore a tree stump microhabitat and discover how the tiny animals, plants, and fungi that live here form an ecosystem and rely on each other for survival. This title cleverly takes young readers on a mini safari around, beneath, and inside a tree stump making connections between the living things that call it home. • Packed with curriculum science information • See how tree stump minibeasts make their homes...

When someone wants to buy something expensive, they may not have all the money right away. What do they do? They save up! Learn all about saving money. Discover why people save, different ways to save, and more. It's key personal finance education made approachable for all!

Earth's insects are in trouble. That's one half of this book's simple but incredibly important message. The book's other, more hopeful, "call to action" is that everyone can do something to help protect bees, beetles, and thousands of other insects. Without insects, many animals, including birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles could not survive. Humans would struggle to grow enough food and decomposers would not be at work recycling dead plants...