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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
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This engaging title tells the story of two different ecosystems--the declining fish population in the Claymount Stream and the declining number of birds in the Mainsville Woods. These stories show prime examples of predicting causes, collecting data, and making conclusions and problem-solving solutions. Not only will children practice collecting data and making predictions, but they will also learn about ecology and STEM themes. The interesting stories,...
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People have been sending mail for a long time. But how they do it has changed a lot! Read about the history of mail as you learn to collect data. This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning data measurement easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...
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The countdown is on; Isabella is heading to Astronaut Camp! Camp is only a week long, so she wants to make the most of her time. Blast off to camp to find out what it takes to be an astronaut! Along the way, you'll learn all about measuring time. This math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining problem solving and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's Explore Math sidebars...
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NASA wants to send humans to Mars within the next 25 years, but before that can happen, they must plan and prepare. This math reader will engage students as they read about STEM topics, building both their literacy skills and math content knowledge. With a focus on NASA's Mission to Mars, students will learn problem solving through the use of real-world examples. Captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop...
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This book teaches students important principles of volume and mass that they will be able to use in their daily lives, introducing them to new concepts and vocabulary terms like liter, kilogram, matter, and the metric system. Students will learn volume and mass through everyday examples including measuring food, weighing the contents of a backpack, feeding pets, and calculating how much water to drink per day. This math reader integrates math and...
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This Spanish book teaches students important principles of volume and mass that they will be able to use in their daily lives, introducing them to new concepts and vocabulary terms like liter, kilogram, matter, and the metric system. Students will learn volume and mass through everyday examples including measuring food, weighing the contents of a backpack, feeding pets, and calculating how much water to drink per day. This math reader integrates math...
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What do zebras and ostriches have in common with clownfish and sea anemones? They're both examples of interdependent relationships! Students will learn about helpful partnerships in the animal kingdom as they multiply their way through fractions. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes multiplying fractions simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore the concepts in meaningful...
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This engaging Spanish-translated nonfiction e-book tells the story of two different ecosystems -the declining fish population in the Claymount Stream and the declining number of birds in the Mainsville Woods. These stories provide readers with modeling and practice through prime examples of predicting causes, collecting data, making meaningful conclusions, and finding problem-solving solutions. Readers will develop STEM skills while building content-area...
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Learn geometry as you stargaze! Students will learn geometric shapes as they are engaged in reading about Greek mythology and the constellations. This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore geometry in a meaningful way. Introduce students to key geometry concepts like polygon, area, quadrilateral, parallelogram, trapezoid, obtuse...
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Learn geometry as you stargaze! Students will learn geometric shapes as they are engaged in reading about Greek mythology and the constellations. This high-interest Spanish math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore geometry in a meaningful way. Introduce students to key geometry concepts like polygon, area, quadrilateral, parallelogram, trapezoid,...
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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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Learn how estimation and approximation theory can be helpful when natural disasters strike! This informative title tells the stories of Hurricane Katrina, tornadoes and thunderstorms in Oklahoma, and a tsunami in Indonesia. All of these natural disasters were very dangerous and devastating, but estimations and predictions saved lives! This title teaches readers about the properties of natural disasters, while reminding them how vital mathematics can...
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Have you ever wondered what Space Camp is like? Join Isabella as she moon walks through the Moon Room, takes a ride in a Multi-Axis Trainer, tackles the Mars Climbing Wall, and takes the helm at Mission Control. Along the way, you'll practice measuring time. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions,...
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NASA wants to send humans to Mars within the next 25 years, but before that can happen, they must plan and prepare. This Spanish math reader will engage students as they read about STEM topics, building both their literacy skills and math content knowledge. With a focus on NASA's Mission to Mars, students will learn problem solving through the use of real-world examples. Captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help...
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Blast off on an adventure to the Moon! The first Moon landing was a historic event that captivated people all over the world. Learn about the astronauts who flew on Apollo 11 and were the first to set foot on the Moon as you practice dividing decimals. This informational text builds math content knowledge and literacy skills, and uses real-world examples to help students explore math in a meaningful way. Text features such as a glossary, a table of...
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Explore estimation and geophysical predictions by learning about seismologists, volcanologists, and meteorologists in this digital resource! This exciting Spanish-translated nonfiction e-book showcases the importance of predicting and preparing for disasters in order to save lives. Volcanologists test gases on a volcano to predict eruptions! Meteorologists use Doppler radars to predict tornadoes! These data collectors use estimation in order to do...
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Learn how estimation and approximation theory can be helpful when natural disasters strike! This nonfiction Spanish-translated e-book tells the stories of Hurricane Katrina, tornadoes and thunderstorms in Oklahoma, and a tsunami in Indonesia. All of these natural disasters were very dangerous and devastating, but estimations and predictions saved lives! This digital resource teaches Spanish readers about the properties of natural disasters, while...
18) Night Skies
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Learn how to create algebraic equations while traveling through our solar system! Introduce students to variables, expressions, and equations in this exciting title about the night skies. This book challenges students to learn more advanced mathematical and STEM skills, using exciting astronomy examples to keep readers engaged. Readers will practice familiar mathematical skills, like addition and subtraction, in a new way by forming equations! With...
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Explore estimation theory and geophysical predictions by learning about seismologists, volcanologists, and meteorologists! This exciting title showcases the importance of predicting and preparing for disasters in order to save lives. Volcanologists test gases on a volcano to predict eruptions! Meteorologists use Doppler radars to predict tornadoes! These data collectors use estimation in order to do this. Readers can use sample problems to practice...
20) At The Pond
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What animals and plants can you find at the pond? Count to find out how many there are. Then compare to find out if that number is greater than, less than, or equal to other things at the pond. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, simple informational text features to help navigate the book, and easy-to-read, repetitive text, beginning readers will learn real-world applications of math skills as they learn to compare numbers and build their...
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