Patterns and Textures

by Emily Sohn and Laura Townsend

Published 15 July 2011
"Describes how little details around you can help solve mysteries and come up with new ideas. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about patterns and textures and how often they benefit and are used in society, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--

"Describes the differences and similarities between plants and animals, teaching the reader how to recognize them on his or her own. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn eating, sleeping, and general living habits of different species, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--

Sound

by Emily Sohn and Diane Bair

Published 15 January 2011

Matter and Energy

by Emily Sohn and Nina Tsang

Published 15 July 2011
"Describes how matter is related to energy, which the human body needs to do just about anything - run, eat, sleep, grow. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about how matter changes and its effects on Earth, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--

Human Body

by Emily Sohn and Katie Sharp

Published 15 July 2011
"Describes the basic human body systems and parts - how they function and how they relate to each other. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn what the human body needs to survive and thrive, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--

"Describes how and why magnets work, as well as their relationship with electricity. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn the benefits and uses in understanding the connection between them, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--

Sun, Moon, and Stars

by Emily Sohn and Adam Harter

Published 15 January 2011
Describes the Sun, Moon, and stars: what they are and how they move or seem to move around Planet Earth.

Water

by Emily Sohn and Laura Townsend

Published 15 January 2011
"Describes what all animals share in common, how scientists group them, and what makes each kind of animal unique. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the specific needs of different animals, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--Provided by publisher.

Earth Materials

by Emily Sohn and Pamela Wright

Published 15 January 2011
"Describes how rocks form, move, and change shape. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the different types of rock and how they're formed, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--

Measurement

by Emily Sohn and Karen J Rothbardt

Published 15 January 2011
"Describes the different ways we use measurements in everyday life and how and when to use them. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the many different units and tools for measuring, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"--