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The Mystery of Migration

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The Mystery of Migration

The migration patters of animals have long been a source of wonder and awe. From the 6-mile journey of the army ants in the rain forests of Costa Rica...

Whoo Eats What?

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Whoo Eats What?

Owls are fascination birds of prey. These nocturnal hunters are sometimes heard but rarely seen, making them even more intriguing and mysterious. Thes...

A Habitat Is a Home

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A Habitat Is a Home

We all have our own habitats, and this chapter students spend time thinking about what other organisms need to survive, what types of habitats they li...

You Are What You Eat!

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You Are What You Eat!

Kids today have a dizzying array of food choices, but choosing healthily is a challenge. Making wise choices is essential in maintaining a healthy lif...

Moving My Body

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Moving My Body

The human body is amazing! This chapter's trade books help students understand their growing bones, muscles, and joints while engaging in some invest...

Science From the Heart

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Science From the Heart

It's a fact: kids today are less fit than they were only a generation ago. Many are showing early signs of cardiovascular risk factors such as physic...

A Closer Look

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A Closer Look

Give a child a hand lens or a microscope and they quickly become fascinated with the hidden worlds these tools reveal. The lessons in this chapter pro...

Disease Detectives

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Disease Detectives

“You’ve got cooties!” is a traditional taunt between children on the playground. Although children’s avoidance of “boy or girl” germs is n...

Rock Solid Science

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Rock Solid Science

Children are naturally curious about the world around them, including the rocks beneath their feet. By observing, describing, and sorting a variety of...

Rocking Around the Rock Cycle

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Rocking Around the Rock Cycle

“What type of rock is this?” is a common question spoken by all children at some point in their young lives. Many students have rocks of all shape...

The Dirt on Soil

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The Dirt on Soil

Have you ever played in the dirt? Repotted a plant? Planted a garden? In each and every one of these activities, you touched something that is a valua...

Fascinating Fossil Finds

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Fascinating Fossil Finds

Dinosaurs and the prehistoric age captivate children. At a young age, children can often cite facts and information about various dinosaurs, even if t...

Mysteries of the Past

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Mysteries of the Past

Paleontologists, scientists who study the history of life on Earth, work in a dynamic area of science. Think of putting together a jigsaw puzzle with ...

Earthquakes

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Earthquakes

Believe it or not, there is a 100% chance that an earthquake will happen somewhere in the world today. Although many of us think of Earth as solid gro...

Delving Into Disasters

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Delving Into Disasters

The topic of natural disasters provided many avenues for students to delve into existing data and conduct research. The activities described in this c...

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