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Scientists have learned a lot in the last 400 years since bacteria was discovered. Today, bacteria's impact goes beyond medicine and science. Engineers want to use bacteria to solve problems. Designers want to use it, too. There are plans for a bacteria energy farm. A biologist is designing new concrete that is mixed with bacteria so that sidewalks can heal themselves. And a design firm in New York has an idea for growing chairs from bacteria. The...
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From world-class athletes to people who want to feel healthy, the science of fitness helps many people perform at their best. By using the scientific method to collect data from athletes, scientists are better able to understand how we can stay fit. This data helps athletes push their bodies to new limits and become stronger, faster, and better. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning how to multiply fractions fun...
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In this exciting math reader, Vikram Patel wants to hire a game designer who will help his company create cutting-edge games. The first contender for the position is Zak, a master videogame designer and architect of shapes. The other competitor is Posie, an artist who is pushing the limits of virtual reality. Students will learn about 2-D and 3-D shapes as they are engaged in reading about this high-stakes competition. This text builds math content...
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Get lost in reading about mazes! From the Ultimate Fort in Japan to the world's largest ice maze in Poland, students will travel deep into some amazing mazes from around the world as they learn to apply perimeter and area. By integrating math and literacy skills, this high-interest math reader makes learning mathematics simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore the concepts in meaningful ways....
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Have you ever wondered how podcasts are created? This nonfiction math reader teaches students multiplication while they are engaged in reading about how a science-fiction-themed podcast series is created from start to finish. This book integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way. Vibrant images, simple practice problems, and...
6) The Flag
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Discover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud. It also challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions, and includes an extension activity...
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Tiny houses are exactly what they sound like-tiny! But, these little places are seeing a huge rise in popularity. Step inside and see what it takes for a tiny house to shape up, as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's Explore Math...
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Superstar 1779: Mozart offers an exciting nonfiction reader that builds critical reading skills while students are immersed in engaging subject area content. This text is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension with different learner types. Superstar 1779: Mozart features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares...
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Long ago, the monkeys of Japan loved to play all year long, except in winter. The winters were very cold, the trees were bare and everything was covered in snow and ice. One cold day they discovered something amazing that changed how they survived the winters. With the hot spring swimming hole they could play in winter too! This exciting Reader's Theater script gives everyone an opportunity to succeed as it offers differentiated roles with various...
11) Discover Mars
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"Vivid photos and up-to-date information teach readers about Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored the planet, and what they hope to find out about Mars in the future"--
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"Broderick, student body president of Douglass High, needs to slash the budget, and the student newspaper is in danger. But Evangeline, the paper's editor in chief, isn't giving up without a fight. If both work together, they just might make this school and school year better than ever. Join them as they raise funds for their school, and practice using ratios along the way"--
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Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM...
14) Discover Uranus
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"Young learners will find out all there is to know about Uranus and read about what scientists hope to discover in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed."--
15) Discover Mercury
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"Young readers can explore Mercury and learn what scientists hope to discover about it in the future. Engaging text discussing up-to-date scientific information paired with photos from NASA create an engaging learning experience."--
16) Discover Saturn
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"Informative text filled with STEM highlights teaches readers about Saturn, including recent discoveries made by the Cassini spacecraft and information about how scientists' ideas about the planet have changed over time."--
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Practice using ratios while engaged in reading this fiction story about a school newspaper threatened by budget cuts. Will the students be able to rally support and save the paper? Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving...