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NSTA Press Book
Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!What ideas do young children bring to their science learning, and how does their thinking change as they engage in “science talk”? Find...
By Page Keeley
Journal Article
Editor's Note: Pondering Instructional Strategies
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Habitable Homes
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue focuses on the diversity of different animal habitats and the adaptations of the organisms within them....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Food for Thought
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students focus on possible evidence of animals using plants for food or shelter....
Acquired Book
Next Generation Science Standards. For States, By States
Not since the 2011 release of A Framework for K-12 Science Education has a document held such promise and significance for the science education community as do the Next Generation Science Standards. ...
NSTA Kids
Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you’ll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as ...
NSTA Kids
Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
NSTA Kids
Spenser and the Rocks: I Wonder Why
As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks’ colors, sizes, shapes, and textures, there is much to learn about rocks! But that’s not all the cur...