Synopsis: What's so great about corn? Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas. All of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. Aliki tells the story of corn: How Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made it an important part of their lives. They learned the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this knowledge with…

Synopsis: Protecting the plant and animal species that inhabit Earth can be a daunting task! In this book, you will learn that no creature lives in isolation; all species living on Earth have an effect on others. Today, scientists are hard at work figuring out which species may be threatened. Learn about some of their success stories, as well as the species that have been lost. There are many ways for you to help!

Synopsis: Whether you call it a swamp, a bog, a fen, a march, a slough or a quagmire, a wetland is a remarkable world where land and water meet. Wetlands naturally filter pollution and sediment from our water, control flooding and protect stream and riverbanks from erosion. They also provide a home to many plants and animals from microscopic algae and moss to muskrats and herons. This informative book contains easy-to-follow experiments and projects so…

Synopsis: Contains four units on the body, nutrition, illness, and the five senses.

Synopsis: These 12 units provide basic science facts and hands-on activities that make science an exciting, successful learning experience. Each unit features beautifully illustrated activity sheets and finishes up with a series of hands-on activities that make comprehension complete. Each book includes two full-color posters (printed back-to-back) that aid instruction and complement your classroom environment.

Synopsis: These 12 units provide basic science facts and hands-on activities that make science an exciting, successful learning experience. Each unit features beautifully illustrated activity sheets and finishes up with a series of hands-on activities that make comprehension complete. Each book includes two full-color posters (printed back-to-back) that aid instruction and complement your classroom environment.

Synopsis: Once abundant monarch butterflies are disappearing in the United States, but that's only part of the story. Many other butterfly species are also in trouble, and human action is often the cause of their plight. What can we do to help protect this important insect?In clear and compelling language, Melissa Stewart showcases twelve North American butterflies—from the familiar eastern tiger swallowtail to the rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly—and the…

Synopsis: Text and photos introduce unusual spiders.

Synopsis: Verses describe family life, school, shopping, and other aspects of everyday life in Spain, and introduce some basic Spanish words and phrases

Synopsis: An illustrated guide to geological and geophysical aspects of rocks and minerals in our world.

Synopsis: This series combines words and pictures to bring a wide variety of subjects to life. Children can learn about space, experience life on the American frontier, or discover the world of inventions.

Synopsis: You'll love the time-saving features, step-by-step directions, and projects made from materials you have in your classroom cupboards. As children explore, investigate, and create, they'll engage in the scientific method, learn the difference between an experiment, exhibit, and demonstration, and relate scientific concepts to the everyday world around them. Students will create an exhibit of clay asteroids and make a paper comet Work in pairs on…

Synopsis: Examines the parts of the human body, its different systems, and the senses, discussing how they function and how to care for them.

Synopsis: Book by Terrell Creative

Synopsis: There are about as many people who know the remarkable history behind our national anthem as can actually sing it. Take your students back to the battle at Fort McHenry and reveal the true meaning and importance of this famous poem. Includes crosswords, mapping activities and comprehension Q and As.

Synopsis: Reader's Digest Pathfinders Insects and Spiders Don't swat that bug -- It just might be your friend. There are literally billions of multi-legged flyers, swimmers, and crawlers out there. Some eat plants. Some eat other insects...and that's a good thing, or we'd be swimming in a sea of them! They may be small, but their sheer numbers mean insects and spiders have a huge impact on our world. And you're about to get personal with some of them in…

Synopsis: Golden Photo Guides from St. Martin's Press are a series of natural history books introducing younger students to fascinating subjects through beautiful, full-color photography and simple, engaging text.