Genes are instructions that make cells work--like a code--and DNA is what genes are made of. All living things have genes and DNA, so they are an undeniably crucial part of life, evolution,… More →
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Genetic engineering refers to the ability to manipulate DNA, and ever since its invention in the 1970s it has been a source of controversy. Some argue that it allows scientists to "play God," More →
Glowing Waves
Waves approach a beach at night. As they crash upon the sand, a blue glow flickers throughout the water. The glowing waves are a dazzling sight to see! Readers will discover the wonder and… More →
Deserts--hot and dry. Developing readers learn about the weather, plants, and animals of a desert in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Careful, this isn't the beach. There may… More →
Forests--full of trees and home to many animals. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of a forest in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Vast expanses of trees… More →
Oceans--the biggest bodies of water in the world. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of an ocean in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. The salty waters of the More →
Ponds--home to cute animals and cool plants. Developing readers learn about the pond ecosystem in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Frogs on lilypads and ducks diving for fish, More →
Swamps--wet and muddy. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of a swamp in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Just below the surface of the murky water swims a… More →
Find the connections that let life flourish with this investigation into ecosystems. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation.… More →
Anyone who has been paying attention to the news today knows Earth is in trouble. Pollution, species extinction, and global warming threaten the places, animals, and even people we love.… More →
Lakes and Oceans
More than 70 percent of our world is covered in water. But how did it all get there? Oceans and lakes formed over millions or even billions of years, and they are always changing. Explore… More →