TEACHING SCIENCE
Textbooks, Reproducible Materials, Curriculum and Visual Aids
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Remedial Science for
Secondary Students
Dandy Lion
 Marine
Science 1, by Lisa Wood. This is the first in a series of three
books that present the fascinating world of the ocean through scientific
experiments and cross-curricular activities. It offers extensive information and
activities related to tide pools, sea water, fish, marine animals,
invertebrates, and food chains. Includes background information for teachers,
reproducible activities for students, glossary, and answer key. For grades K-2.
72 pages. BTH-182. $11.66-D
 Marine
Science 2, by Lisa Wood. This is the second in a series of three
books that present the fascinating world of the ocean through scientific
experiments and cross-curricular activities. It offers extensive information and
activities related to kelp forests, sea water, fishes and sharks, marine
mammals, marine invertebrates, marine plants and algae, and food chains and food
webs. Includes background information for teachers, reproducible activities for
students, glossary, and answer key. For grades 3-5. 88 pages. BTH-183. $11.66-D
 Marine
Science 3, by Lisa Wood. This is the third in a series of
three books that present the fascinating world of the ocean through scientific
experiments and cross-curricular activities. It offers extensive information and
activities related to coral reef, waves and tides, fishes and sharks, topography
of the ocean floor, plankton, marine invertebrates, and food webs. Includes
background information for teachers, reproducible activities for students,
glossary, and answer key. For grades 6-8. 80 pages.BTH-184. $11.66-D
 Mystery
Disease by Mark A. Bohland. For grades 5-8. A serious illness
is sweeping through the small community of Jamestown. Why are all these people
sick? Where did they catch the disease? Student take the role of public health
workers as they track down the source of the illness. This problem-based unit
combines science, social studies, math, research, group collaboration, and
communication as students work in teams to solve he problem and present their
findings. This unit should be very relevant to students who are hearing about
new diseases on the media quite frequently now. Student pages are reproducible
for classroom use. 88 pages. BTH-23. $11.66-D
Mystery Science: Case of the
Missing Lunch by Connie Gatlin. For grades 3-5. As
students enter the classroom, they will notice something is amiss. As they view the area
cordoned off with tape, they will discover several lunch boxes, an empty thermos, a white
powder, cookie crumbs, and footprints. This is the beginning of a crime scene
investigation that requires experimentation and critical thinking to solve. Students will
use chemistry, observation, and analysis of the scientific data, and also personal
information about the four suspects to determine who stole the cookies and milk out of one
of the lunches. As they work on solving the mystery, students will find real-world
applications for science concepts.
Contained in this book are a brief introduction, a story that
introduces the mystery, a map of the crime scene, a list of materials, directions for each
crime lab, statements made by the suspects, detailed instructions for the preparation and
set-up of each lab, a list of possible vocabulary or spelling words for the mystery, and
an explanation of what happened. There are step by step instructions for the teacher on
how to prepare and complete the activity. This can't be used as a time filler or be
haphazardly thrown together. It does require careful preparation, but it will be fun for
the students as a chance of pace in science and problem solving. Student materials are
reproducible for classroom use. 48 pages. BTH-425. $9.87-D
 The
Periodic Table: Critical Thinking and Chemistry by Cindy Blobaum.
Dandy Lion, ©2004. Reproducible for classroom use. For grades 5-8. The author of
this book wants to introduce the periodic table to middle school students in
such a way that they will learn to see it as a friend to use -- not just
something to memorize. This book encourages students to approach the periodic
table from a perspective of ongoing scientific exploration so that they may
discover it through creative hands-on activities rather than just reading
information about it. The objective of the unit is to let students become
familiar with the structure and history of the periodic table of elements as
they practice basic laboratory skills.
The unit has two related activities, each of which occupies
several lessons. The first deals with piecing a pattern that has bee scrambled.
The second activity is the "Cookie Calendar," in which students determine
the weights of the ingredients in chocolate chip cookies and create a table
which organizes this information.
This is a standards-based unit and requires two or three
45-minute class periods to complete. Background information on the periodic
table and its creator, Dmitri Mendeleev, is provided. 32 pages. BTH-1561. $8.09-D
 Robots and Artificial Intelligence: A young Person's Guide to
Smart Machines, by Carol S. Lewis. This reproducible book presents current
information on robots (1990) in a form suitable for students in grades 4-7. It provides
experiments, problems, and research ideas to accompany the information presented. 64
pages. Answers to problems are provided at the end. 7.50*. Supply limited.
 Science Fair, by Randee Blair and Barb Smith.
This is a Dandy Lion publication intended to be used with grades 4-8. The 48 reproducible
pages contain everything necessary for the planning and producing of a science fair. The
first section contains organizational notes for the adults planning the event. The next
section contains student pages with entry forms, proposals, rules, topics, sample of
experiment questions, projects, and displays, a time schedule, the scientific method, and
criteria for judging. The last section consists of judge's pages, letters, and
certificates. 48 pages. 8.05-D
Educational Impressions
Investigating Science Series: Differentiated
Critical-Thinking Activities for the Middle Grades, by Jim McAlpine, Betty
Weincek, Sue Jeweler, and Marion Finkbinder. ©2003. Reproducible for classroom
use. Each book in this series contains 13 mini-units, including
introductory background information at the beginning of each. Then follow
cross-curricular activities which include language arts, science, math, and the
arts, and also research projects for individual students. Following these
activities are four sub-topics, each of which has a set of differentiated
activities. AT the beginning of each book teachers will find several useful
references, including instructions on how to use the book, objectives,
information on differentiation, Bloom's Taxonomy, the Scientific Method and
Creative Problem Solving, research, integration between the research scheme and
Bloom's Taxonomy, and response planning sheets to reproduce. Each book has 80
pages and is intended for use with grades 5-8. These are the books in the
series with their included mini-units:
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 Investigating Earth
Science covers the solar system; glaciers; volcanoes; rocks and
minerals; plate tectonics; weather; atmosphere; oceanography; climate; seasons;
calendars; geomorphology; and water cycle. EI-112-9AP. $10.76-D
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 Investigating Life
Science covers classification of living things; organic evolution;
ecology; microbiology; the food chain; botany; endangered species; life cycles;
cells; reproduction; vertebrates in invertebrates; genetics; and zoology.
EI-114-5AP. $10.76-D
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 Investigating
Physical Science covers light; electricity; fission and fusion; laws of
motion; simple machines; magnetism; optics; periodic table; energy; chemistry;
matter; physics; and atomic structure. EI-111-0AP. $10.76-D
Lab Attacks for the Elementary and Middle Grades by
Charlene Zastrow. ©2002. These books provide motivating lab experiments, most of
which can be done in one class period, and which do not require elaborate
preparation. They are ideal for new teachers, as well as for those with many
years of experience. Though student oriented, the labs do require adult
supervision. They all are set up in a consistent format following the scientific
method, which is also taught. Each book is 48 pages, and activities are
reproducible for classroom use.
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 Lab Attacks for the
Elementary Students includes experiments dealing with molecules;
reflection and absorption; measuring and impact of falling objects; percentage
of water in hydrosphere; physical and chemical reactions; buoyancy; air
pressure; spectrum; and surface tension. There are ten experiments in all,
preceded by some introductory activities on observation practice, graphing
practice, measurement practice, and a word search. EI-105-6AP. $8.06
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 Lab Attacks for
Middle Grade Students includes experiments on surface tension; chemical
reaction; convection currents; tendency of gas to expand; molecular cohesion and
surface tension; acids and bases; solar energy; acidic solutions; thermal
expansion; how solids dissolve; volume; buoyancy; insulators-heat; waves; and
fire and oxygen --15 experiments in all. Also included are a word search, its
solution, and a glossary. EI-106-4AP. $8.06
Thinking About Science Series by Rebecca Stark,
©2000. For grades 4-8. Reproducible for classroom use. 48 pages each. Each book
includes a variety of creative and critical thinking activities, including
creative writing, experimenting, solving logic puzzles, determining cause and
effect, research, math, analyzing, evaluating, and more. The culminating
activities in each book are a game resembling Jeopardy and a crossword puzzle.
Answers are bound in at the back, followed by a bibliography. Here are the
books:
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 The Human Body
covers Where Do We Fit In?; The Skeletal System; Joints and Connective Tissues;
The Muscular System; The Respiratory System; The Circulatory System; The Nervous
System; Skin; The Digestive and Urinary Systems; The Endocrine and Reproductive
Systems. EI-053-ZAP. $7.19-D
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 Our Solar System
covers Our Solar System: What is it?;The Sun; The Planets; Our Moon; Asteroids;
Comets; Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites; The Milky Way. EI-050-5AP. $7.19-D
Edupress
Quick
Flip Guide to Understanding the Scientific Method, developed by James
Schreiner. 2007. This handy resource helps anyone understand the scientific
method with the flip of a page. It helps students of all ages develop and
channel the curiosity they have about the world around them into viable
experiments from which they can come to conclusions. Teachers can use this to
enhance lesson plans, get teaching ideas, and communicate the phases of the
scientific method to their students. Students can use it to develop their
questioning skills, enhance their powers of observation, and analyze the data
they have collected in their research and experiments. Get one for every science
student! 16 flip pages. Picture is close to actual size. BTH-3619. $3.59-D
 Edupress
Hands-on Activity Books: These are full of activities to help students enjoy
investigating science while meeting the
new science standards of learning.
Books are packed with lively hands-on experiments, demonstrations, arts, crafts, writing
activities and more -- something for every area of the curriculum, and something to
interest everyone.
You'll love the time-saving features: background information, complete material lists,
step-by-step directions, and projects made from materials available
in most teachers' classroom cupboards.
As children explore, investigate, and create, they'll
engage in the scientific method,
learn the difference between an experiment, exhibit and demonstration,
and relate learning to the world around them. 48 pages each. For grades 2-6.
$7.19-D each
Click here for more details, photo art, and contents.
 Edupress Photo Fun Science
Activities: These full-color 8½ x 11 photo charts come eight to a
package. they help uncover the mysteries of science, decorate the classroom, increase
interest, and stimulate discussions. The flip side of each photo chart features more
information on the photograph, hands-on activities, fact-finding challenges, and
experiments.
For grades 3-6. $7.19-D per set. For illustrations and more details of contents
click here and scroll about half-way down page.
 Real
World Science: Activities That Focus on Everyday Experiences. For grades
3-5. This book is reproducible for classroom use. The pages are written to the
student at a grade 4-6 reading level. They adapt well to classroom use, home
schooling situations, and learning centers that encourage the development of
independent skills.
Each activity unit is 2-4 pages in length. The first page includes the
following:
Your Experience: This helps
the student relate the concept introduced to real life.
Let's Explain It: This is a
short explanation of the real world experience and a simple
introduction to the concept.
Try This: This has the
instructions for the experiment or activity to be done and recorded on the pages
that follow.
You'll Need: This is the list
of materials needed to complete the activity.
Things to Think About: These
thought and discussion prompts encourage critical thinking.
Words to Know: Includes a list
of relevant vocabulary.
The other pages in the activity unit provide students with the opportunity
to practice the skill before using it in the real world.
Topics include carbonation, elasticity, mold, air pressure, bees and pollen,
birds, spider webs, electricity, batteries, , detergents, water vapor,
perspiration, absorption, evaporation, static electricity, seeds, erosion,
frozen liquids, liquid density, nerve endings, heart rate, sound waves, leaves,
cold-blooded animals, snail trials, natural defense, animal comparisons,
gravity, clouds, taste buds, shadows, and breath.
There are also literature links, instructions for setting up real world
science centers, and instructions for student real world science journals. 80
pages. Ep-174. $8.99-D
Evan-Moor
 Giant
Science Resource Book. This contains 296 reproducible pages related to
life science, environmental science, earth science, space science, and physical
science. The ready-to-go resources include diagrams, picture cards, minibooks,
graphic organizers, and writing forms. Topics include Human Body, Plants,
Mammals, Prehistoric Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Ocean
Invertebrates, Land Invertebrates, Habitats, Endangered Animals, Recycling, Land
Forms, Weather, Air, Water, Rocks, Moon Phases, Stars, Eclipses, Solar System,
Magnets, Electricity, Light, Sound, Matter, Energy, Simple Machines, Day and
Night.
There are lots of diagrams on the human body and its
systems and parts and a human body puzzle for students to make and use. There
are diagrams of the water cycle, parts of a volcano, parts of a fish, and more.
There is a simple chart of the elements. There are pictures of all sorts of
living things from whale and dinosaurs to flowers, fruits, vegetables, and
insects. There are all kinds of activity pages for each subject.
This book is useful for anyone who teaches science to students
in grades 1-6. There are 304 pages in all. BTH-217. $24.29-D
 How
to Do Science Experiments with Children. This
revised and expanded version (now 304 pages) has 73 experiments to do with
children in grades 2-4. These have to do with liquids, gases, sound, forces,
static electricity, and properties and changes. BTH-218 $26.99-D
How to
Write Simple Science Reports, for grades 1-4. Contains 30 animal report
topics on wild animals, animal homes, and prehistoric animals. For each topic
there are teaching ideas, and information page, a cover pattern, and a skeleton
or home interior pattern.
Wild animal topics are Bat, Crocodile, Crow, Frog, Gorilla,
Killer Whale, Koala, Lion, Gray Squirrel, and Tortoise.
Animal home topics are Ant Hill, Beaver Lodge, Bird Nest, Elf
Owl Hole, Gray Squirrel Vest, Molehill, Prairie Dog Town, Polar Bear Den, Rabbit
Warren, and Trap-door Spider.
Prehistoric animal topics are Archaeopteryx, Compsognathus,
Eohippus, Protoceratops, Pteranodon, Saber-toothed Tiger, Stegosaurus,
Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, and Woolly Mammoth.
Student pages are reproducible for classroom use. Each topic or
report has a related book list. 127 pages. BTH-906. $11.66-D
 Hands-on
Science: 20 Themes, Revised and Expanded. For grades 1-3. The link will take
you to a site where you can actually turn the pages of the book and see what's
in it, but you must have java script enabled in your Internet options for it to
work. For each of the 20 themes in this book there is a reproducible student lab
book and learning visual. The 20 themes include Aquarium, Sound, Sun and
Shadows, Nutrition, Cold and Heat, Air, Bubbles, My Five Senses, Sink and Float,
Animal Behavior, Water, Magnets, Plants, Color, life Cycles, Rocks and Soil,
Light, Weather, Chemistry, and Microorganisms.208 pages. BTH-219.
$19.79-D
Read and
Understand Science Series. The books in this series have nonfiction
and realistic fiction stories which address the objectives drawn from the
National Science Education Standards. They cover the areas of life
science, physical science, earth and space science, and science and technology.
Since science content necessitates the use of specific vocabulary, this science
vocabulary was discounted in determining the reading level for the stories in
these books. Page 3 in each book has a list of suggested science vocabulary and
other challenging words that were used in each story, so that the teacher may
introduce it before the story is read.
Each story is followed by three pages of
activities covering specific skills. Comprehension activities take two
forms -- multiple choice and "write the answer. " There are also vocabulary
activities and a related language or science activity. The publisher suggests
the stories be used for shared and guiding reading experiences. They provide
excellent opportunities to teach nonfiction reading skills such as scanning for
information and gleaning information from illustrations and captions. The books
are reproducible for classroom use and ready to use. Each book is 144 pages and
includes illustrations which support and enhance the text.
 Read
and Understand Science Grades 1-2
BTH-880. $15.29.
There are 27 stories in the book. Here are a few examples with the principles
they teach:
"Will It
Float?" Some objects will sink in water and others will float.
"Using a
Thermometer" Temperature is a property that can be measured.
"Digging"
Machines make work easier.
"It's a
Leaf!" Plant leaves produce food for plants and people.
"Sunshine"
The sun provides light and heat.
"Tadpole to
Frog" Frogs change in a predictable cycle as they grow.
 Read
and Understand Science Grades
2-3
BTH-881.. $15.29. There are 27 stories in the book. Here are a few examples with
the concepts they teach:
"Plants from Seeds" -- flowering
plant life cycle
"How Seeds Travel" -- ways seeds are
dispersed
"Trees" -- parts of a tree and
their functions
"A Thunderstorm" -- weather; thunder
and lightning
"Rainbows" --how a rainbow is formed;
colors of a rainbow
"Building a Tree House: -- using
simple machines: inclined plane, pulley, wheels and axle
"It's Not Just Dirt!" -- composition
of soil; importance of soil
"What Happened to My Pizza?" --
digestion
 2Read
and Understand Science Grades 3-4 BTH-882. $15.29.
There are 27 stories in the book. Here are a few examples with the concepts they
teach:
"A Good Night's Sleep" -- the role of
sleep in staying healthy
"Music to Your Ears" -- how sound is
produced and interpreted; music
"Playing to Learn" -- the role of
play in developing survival skills
"States of Matter" -- solid, liquid,
gas
"James B. Eads and His Famous Bridge"
-- society and engineering
"Sally Fox: Spinning a Life" --
sustainable agriculture
"Making Old Things New" -- recycling
"Petrified Forest National Park"
petrification and fossils
 Read
and Understand Science Grades
4-6
BTH-883. $15.29. There are 27 stories in the book. Here are a few examples with
the concepts they teach:
"The Common Cold" -- human body's
reaction to an invading virus
"The Sun's Radiation" -- light and
photosynthesis
"Gravity" -- effect on solar system,
tides
"All Rise" -- yeast's role in baking
and fermentation
"Making Your Car Move" -- alternative
fuel sources
"The Greatest Show on Earth" -- a
total solar eclipse
"A Breath of Wind" how tornadoes form
"Dear Professor Parsec" -- flight and
rocketry
 Science
Activities in English and Spanish. Perfect for bilingual science
classes in grades 1-3. The book is also ideal for two-way immersion
programs, ESL, and ELD programs. Beginning with basic concepts about self, the
topics gradually expand their scope to animals, plants, habitats,
and our solar system. Each topic includes hands-on experiments.
My Five Senses introduces young
learners to the functions of the human senses through simple activities, games
and experiments.
My Skeleton and Muscles deepens learning about the
human body with a more detailed look at the bones and muscles, and how they help
our bodies function.
Animal Life Cycles introduces young learners to the
characteristics of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and insects.
Plants explores plants that grow from seeds, their
parts, life cycles, and uses.
Sun, Moon, and Stars provides basic information about
these heavenly bodies and their interactions by exploring moon phases, eclipses,
and constellations.
The Planets takes young students on a tour of our
solar system, introducing basic facts about each planet.
English and Spanish pages are displayed side by side. All units
have attractive visuals and interesting hands-on activities. 304 pages,
including answers. BTH-851. $24.29-D
 Science Experiments for
Young Children. Evan-Moor. Contains 122 age-appropriate experiments with
easy step-by-step directions and reproducible student record covers. Covers
physical science, life science, earth science and space science, as well as
technology. All experiments are based on the National Science Education
Standards. 256 pages. For grades K-2. BTH-907. $22.49-D
Science Picture Cards
Series: Each set has 24 full-color 8.5" x 11" picture cards. There is
science information on the backs of the cards. the cards can be used for
teaching science facts, center activities, and bulletin boards. Here are the
available titles:
Animal Life Cycles: The cards
illustrate the life cycles of the following creatures: butterfly, frog, skunk,
robin, and grasshopper. For grades K-2. BTH-902 $11.66-D
The Human Body: The cards
illustrate the major body systems -- muscular, digestive, skeletal, circulatory
-- and a series on My Five Senses and Human Life Cycle (shows growth from baby
to old age). For grades K-2. BTH-903 $11.66-D
Life in the Ocean. Illustrates
an ocean food chain, invertebrates, fish, sea reptiles, sea plants, sea mammals,
and seabirds. For grades K-2. BTH-904. $11.66-D
Plants. Illustrations cover
plant parts, trees and flowers, types of plants, and plant reproduction. For
grades K-2. BTH-905. $11.66-D
Science Works for Kids. Evan-Moor. Books in this series
have step-by-step standards-based illustrated lessons designed to make science
relevant to real life. Each book includes 12 concepts to make it easy for the
busy teacher to prepare appropriate science lessons that feature hands-on
activities. Included are minibooks, task cards, and picture cards, along with
record sheets, logbook forms, and reproducible activity sheets. 80 pages each.
Titles are listed below
For Grades 1-3
For Grades 4-6
Take It to
Your Seat Science Centers from Evan-Moor. These books contain everything
you need to make 14 centers for exploring science concepts. Students will also
be able to practice their literacy skills. The centers, which are stored in
folders or plastic envelopes, work equally well with individuals or small
groups. The books have a teacher direction page, full color-materials for use in
the center, and reproducible answer forms for the task cards. To make file
folder centers, teachers will need the book, folders with pockets, envelopes,
marking pens, glue, and tape. Each book has 192 pages. See details below:
Take It to Your Seat
Science Center Grades 1-2
by Jo Ellen Moore and Chyrl Light. Topics
covered are life cycles, space, plants, animals, energy, weather, and the human
body. Specific enter titles are Living or not Living; What Goes Together?;
Spiders and Insects; Animal Life Cycles; Fur, Feathers, Scales; Camouflage;
Parts of a Plant; Life Cycle of a Plant; We Eat Plants; Body Parts; Sun, Earth,
and Moon; Energy; Weather; and More Work or Less Work? Answers to task
card exercises are included BTH-750. $19.79-D
Take It to Your Seat
Science Center Grades 3-4 by Jo Ellen Moore and Chyrl Light. Center
topics in this book are science vocabulary, space, animals, plants, simple
machines, energy, human body, and forms of matter. Specific center titles
are Science Analogies; Outer Space; Phases of the Moon; Vertebrate or
Invertebrate; Mystery Animal; Plant Parts; Life Cycles; animal Adaptations;
Simple Machines; Your Body Systems; The Earth's Layers; Sunlight to Night
Flight; Solid, Liquid or Gas?; and Food Webs. Answers to task card
exercises are included. BTH-751. $19.79-D
Learning Works
Gobble Up Nature by C. Johmann. Fun
activities to complete and eat for kids in grades 1-4. Cat. #1555. $10.95* Out
of Print
Gobble Up Science: Fun Activities
to Complete and Eat for Kids in Grades K-4, by Carol Johmann and Elizabeth Rieth. Observe
dissolving with Gelatin Delight. Find out if egg white is a solution or a colloid.
Discover why popcorn pops, and much more. Cat. #BTH-675, $12.59-D
Other Publishers
 Creepy Crawlies and
the Scientific Method: More Than 100 Hands-On Science Experiments for Children
by Sally Kneidel. Fulcrum Resources. Activities are for children ages 5-12.
The author shows parents and teachers how to use these activities to teach
children the five steps of the scientific method: question, hypothesis, methods,
result, and conclusion. The book is actually written for the parents and
teachers and first addresses them with an explanation of the book's
organization, an explanation of the scientific method, and a chapter on
attraction and maintaining critters.
The rest of the book focuses on activities involving those critters and is
organized by habitat and type:
Creatures Found in and Under Logs: Roly-Poly oar Pill
Bug; Wiggly Earthworms; Chirping Crickets; Many-Legged Millipedes; The Fungus
that Creeps
Creatures that Start or Live Life in the Water:
Tadpole to Toads; Pond Ecology in the Classroom
Terrestrial Predators: Ant Lions - Terrors of the
Sand; Spooky Spiders; Praying Mantises --The "Smartest" Insects; Baby
Mantises
Insect Reproduction: The Two-Week Life Cycle of
Fruitflies: Aphids and Their Predators, Ladybug Beetles; Insect Reproduction on
a Macro Scale
At the end is a postscript to make connections among the chapters, a resource
list, a bibliography, and an index. 224 pages. Ful-1188. $17.06-D
Educational
Activities: Magnets and Magnetism Kit, Barrons Educational. An
attractive paperback portfolio contains activities and features that include two
small horseshoe and two bar magnets, iron filings enclosed in a plastic
container, and a double-size card featuring a magnet board game for kids to
play. There are several experiments, described in a booklet, and a space game to
play. For ages 8-12. Cat #BAR-73650. $5.36-D
 Exploring
the Oceans: Science Activities for Kids by Anthony D. Fredercks.
Fulcrum Resources. For grades 3-8. This book is full of exciting hands-on
activities and projects that will help parents, teachers, and children discover
more about and learn to appreciation this important ecosystem. Illustrations in
black and white by Shawn Shea enhance the text and bring the creatures to life
on the pages. Instructions are given at the beginning for how to use the book
most effectively. At the end are an index, glossary, and author information.
Here is a list of the chapter headings:
1. Welcome to the Oceans
2. Seashores and Tide Pools
3. Coastal Oceans
4. Into the Depths
5. Winds, Waves, and Currents
6. Visiting an Aquarium
7. A Part of Your Life (How the Oceans and their
contents affect our everyday lives
8. Oceans in Danger
9. What You Can Do
10. Fantastic Facts
Cat. # Ful-3792. $15.26-D
 Exploring
the Universe: Science Activities for Kids by Anthony D. Fredercks.
Fulcrum Resources. For grades 3-8. This book is full of exciting hands-on
activities and projects that will help parents, teachers, and children discover
more about and learn to appreciation this important ecosystem. Illustrations in
black and white by Shawn Shea enhance the text . Instructions are given at the
beginning for how to use the book most effectively. At the end are an index, and
glossary. 120 pages. Here is a list of the chapter headings:
1. Welcome to the Universe
2. Third Rock (The Earth)
3. The Sun and the Moon
4. Our Solar System
5.Stars and Constellations
6. Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets
7. Visiting a Planetarium
8. Space Exploration
9. Learning More About the Universe
10. More Fantastic Facts
Cat. #Ful-9766. $15.26-D
 Great
Science Adventures Series from Common Sense Press: Great Science Adventures
is an incredible value. Each book contains 24 lessons and all you need to teach
them, with 2-3 lessons completed each week. The unique format contains
activities and basic content appropriate for grades K through 8. It is perfect
for multilevel teaching or if you want to challenge your advanced students
individually. You will not find this amount of value in a single science book
anywhere else. Click here for more details.
Here
are the titles available so far:
Discovering Earth's Landforms and Surface Features,
GSA-312X, $22.00
World of Insects and Arachnids, GSA-3081, $22.00
World of Light and Sound, GSA-31238, $22.00
World of Plants, GSA-3057, $22.00
World of Space, GSA-3073, $22.00
World of Tools and Technology. GSA-065, $22.00
Look to the Sky: An All-purpose Interdisciplinary
Guide to Astronomy, by Jerry DeBruin and Don Murad. Illustrated by
Rochana Junkasem. This is a Good Apple Science Activity Book for Grades 4-12,
and activity pages are reproducible for classroom use. This book is divided into
three parts. The first deals with instructions on picking out an appropriate
pair of binoculars or, as one becomes more advanced, choosing a telescope. It
also includes instructions for photographing the sky. Part Two lists additional
information to be found at the library in magazine articles and other books, and
some addresses of clubs and other astronomy organizations. Part Three comprises
the bulk of the book and is devoted to activities and games that can be made and
done for use at home or school to enhance the study of the sky and all it
contains. 8½ x 11, 152 page, 11.66-D
 Science Arts:
Discovering Science Through Art Experiences by MaryAnn Kohl and Jean
Potter. Bright Ring Publishing, 1993. For children 3-10. The activities in
this book will work both at home and in a classroom. They are designed to awaken
the imagination, challenge the mind, and delight the artist and scientist within
each child. The art experiences are also like science experiments, and the
science related to each project is explained in a box on the bottom of each
project page. A chart of contents indicates the area of science covered, the
season best suited for the project, an age suggestion, the art techniques used,
amount of preparation needed, difficulty level, and more. Topics covered are
water and air; light and sight; motion and energy; reaction and matter; and
nature and earth. There are over 100 activities in all, including projects such
as crystal bubbles, dancing rabbits, building beans, magnetic rubbing, stencil
leaves, magic cabbage, marble sculpture, paint pendulum, ice structures, the
volcano, bottle optics, chromatography, straw painting, frozen paper,
marshmallow tower, spaghetti painting, invisible paint, sculptured pretzels,
sand drawings, and many more. 142 pages. BTH-3503. $14.36-D
 Weather
Report by Mike Graf. Fearon Teacher Aids. Contains lesson plans,
worksheets, and experiments that will teach not only the hows and whys of
weather, but also some elementary physics and geography. There are more than 80
reproducible worksheets (with answer keys), and dozens of experiments. Students
will discover how to read thermometers and barometers, why humid days feel so
hot, how to identify different clouds, how to predict the weather with wind and
air pressure, and much more.
There are many ways to use this book. It can be used from cover
to cover as a special month-long weather unit. Or you can pick and choose
worksheets and experiments to supplement your regular science curriculum. The
activities can be adapted for almost any grade from primary to high school.
Younger students will use the material at the beginning of the book, whereas
older students (grades 5-12) will be able to handle the experiments themselves
and use some of the more sophisticated records and charts to analyze and predict
weather. Each chapter has surprising weather facts and ends with a review test.
160 pages. FE-7511. $14.39-D
 A Young Scientist Investigates Series, by Terry
Jennings. These 32-page books for middle elementary children combine text-like instruction
with hands-on activities. Each section begins with a textual introduction. Then there is a
page of review questions followed by several hands-on activities and investigations.
Illustrated in both color and black and white. Contains glossary and index. Supply
limited. Titles include Young Scientist Investigates Energy, Young Scientist
Investigates Rocks and Soil, and Young Scientist Investigates Water. 4.46-D
each. Supply limited. OP
Simple Nature Experiments with Everyday Materials,
by Anthony D. Fredericks. Hardcover, 128 indexed pages. Simple
experiments demonstrate environmental concepts such as erosion, aeration, and
animal camouflage. Fun B/W drawings enhance text. Each experiment has four
sections: You need; What to do; What happens; and Why. For elementary grades.
This is a remainder and may have slight defects. $14.95 7.93B
Steck-Vaughn
 Biology:
Essentials and Exploration
by Salvatore Tocci. Harcourt Achieve (Steck-Vaughn),
2006. This worktext covers the basics of biology that need to be learned in high
school. Topics covered are Cells; Energy and Life; Genetics; Molecular Genetics;
Biological Diversity; Ecology; Microorganisms; Plants; Invertebrates; and The
Human Body. The book is designed to be used in a tutoring or home situation to
help students who need extra help or review.
Each unit follows the same sequence in covering the topic.
First are Key Terms, which include all bold-faced words and the definitions, in
the order they appear in the text. Then comes the clear and concise text, which
itself is divided into several sections to guide the student into a logical
sequence without overwhelming him. Then there is a review which consists of both
short answer and multiple-choice questions, which follow the same sequence as
the text. Each unit concludes with a series of engaging activities that help
students use what they've been studying. Answers are provided at the end of the
book. 128 pages. BTH-1880. $15.29-D
 Chemistry
by Salvatore Tocci.. Harcourt Achieve (Steck-Vaughn), 2006. This worktext covers
the basics of chemistry that need to be learned in high school. Topics covered
are Structure and Properties of Matter; Atoms and the Periodic Table; Chemical
Compounds; Chemical Reactions; The Mole and Stoichiometry; Acids and Bases;
Organic Chemistry; Nuclear Chemistry; Oxidation and Reduction. The
book is designed to be used in a tutoring or home situation to help students who
need extra help or review.
Each unit follows the same sequence in covering the topic.
First are Key Terms, which include all bold-faced words and the definitions, in
the order they appear in the text. Then comes the clear and concise text, which
itself is divided into several sections to guide the student into a logical
sequence without overwhelming him. Then there is a review which consists of both
short answer and multiple-choice questions, which follow the same sequence as
the text. Each unit concludes with a series of engaging activities that help
students use what they've been studying. Answers, Periodic Table, and
Glossary are found at the end of the book. 128 pages. BTH-1881. $15.29-D
 Physical
Science
by David Bethel. Harcourt Achieve (Steck-Vaughn), 2006. This
worktext covers the basics of physical science that need to be learned in high
school. Topics covered are Tools of Physical Science; Motion; Force; Energy;
Heat; Waves; Electricity and Magnetism. The book is designed to be used in a
tutoring or home situation to help students who need extra help or review.
Each unit follows the same sequence in covering the topic.
First are Key Terms, which include all bold-faced words and the definitions, in
the order they appear in the text. Then comes the clear and concise text, which
itself is divided into several sections to guide the student into a logical
sequence without overwhelming him. Then there is a review which consists of both
short answer and multiple-choice questions, which follow the same sequence as
the text. Each unit concludes with a series of engaging activities that help
students use what they've been studying. Answers and Glossary are found at the
end of the book. 128 pages. BTH-1879. $15.29-D
Practical Science:
Standards-Based Science Experiments by Ellen McPeek. Harcourt
Achieve, 2009. Books in this series provide science experiments at the
elementary level that use easy-to-find materials. Each book features three
units: earth, life, and physical science. Each unit has 12 lessons -- each
with three experiments and one background page. So there are 36 experiments in
each book. For each experiment you will find a purpose, a materials list,
procedure, results, and conclusions. In addition, each book shows connections to
other areas of science, has correlations to the National Science Education
Standards, and provides safety rules, a lab sheet, a glossary, and answers.
96 pages, each book.
Practical Science Grades 1-2. BTH-4488. $13.49-D
Practical Science
Grades 3-4. BTH-4489. $13.49-D
Practical Science Grades 5-6. BTH-4490.
$13.49-D (expected in before April, was missing from initial shipment)
Science by the Grade, Essentials and Exploration,
Steck-Vaughn, 2008. Books in this series can stand alone as a grade level
science course or supplement whatever text a student may be using. Each lesson
follows the same format, guiding students through science concepts in a logical
sequence. The lessons are straightforward and contain all needed information, so
students can use the books independently, as well as in class. The lessons
include specific topic instruction, key terms, review activities in standardized
test format, and experiment pages. Users will also find a diagnostic assessment,
science fair project ideas, a glossary, and bound-in answers. The concepts
taught are correlated to National Science Education Standards and also include
the International Astronomical Association's 2006 guidelines regarding the
eight-planet solar system. 128 pages. Available for grades 1-8. Individual
title information is below:
 Science by the Grade, Essentials and
Exploration,
Grade 1. BTH-3675. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 2. BTH-3676. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 3. BTH-3677. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 4. BTH-3678. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 5. BTH-3679. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 6. BTH-3680. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 7. BTH-3681. $15.29-D
 Science by the Grade, Essentials
and Exploration,
Grade 8. BTH-3682. $15.29-D
Remedial Science for Elementary Students
Focus On Science Series from Steck-Vaughn, 2004. This
easy-to-understand series provides foundational science concepts, practice
activities, and review for students with various learning styles who may need a
simpler style and lower reading level than other students. The student books in
this series present manageable amounts of content followed directly by practice
and review. There are links to the Harcourt web site which has additional
science resources and a tool to match materials to state standards. Each book is
organized into three parts: Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.
The teacher editions provide information about the program, a
standards chart, a content themes chart that covers all the books, a lesson
scope and sequence, and a master list for hands-on activities. There are also
instructional strategies for presenting chapters and units, ideas for engaging
students in these studies, and ways to present features such as hands-on
activities and career information. Blackline masters for tests and answers to
tests and chapter reviews are also provided.
 Focus
on Science Level A Student Book, Grade 1, Reading Level 1. 96 pages.
BTH-4042. $13.59-D
Focus on Science Level A Teacher Book, 64
pages. BTH-4046. $14.09-D
 Focus
on Science Level B Student Book, Grade 2, Reading Level 2.
96 pages. BTH-4043. $13.59-D
Focus on Science Level B Teacher
Book, 64 pages. BTH-4047. $14.09-D
Focus on Science Level C
Student Book, Grade 3, Reading Level 2.5. 127 pages. BTH-4044. $15.42-D
Focus on Science Level C Teacher Book, 64
pages. BTH-4048. $14.09-D
 Focus
on Science Level D Student Book, Grade 4, Reading Level 3.
128 pages. BTH-4045. $15.42-D
Focus on Science Level D Teacher
Book, 64 pages. BTH-4049. $14.09-D
 Focus
on Science Level E Student Book, Grade 5, Reading Level 4.
144pages. BTH-4038. $16.16-D
Focus on Science Level E Teacher Book, 64
pages. BTH-4041. $14.09-D
 Focus
on Science Level F Student Book, Grade 6, Reading Level 5.
144pages. BTH-4039. $16.16-D
Focus on Science Level F Teacher
Book, 64 pages. BTH-4041. $14.09-D
Remedial Science for Secondary Students
Wonders of Science Series from
Steck Vaughn by Joan S. Gottlieb. The books in this series give poor readers a
chance to succeed in science. The high-interest lessons are presented at
second-third grade reading level with B/W photos and diagrams to illustrate
concepts and add the visual dimension that many of these students need. The
students have access to complete core science content at a level they can
handle. Hands-on activities in student books help make learning active. The
glossary and index help students find definitions and locate specific topics.
Available titles:
 Title: Student
Editions |
Catalog Number |
Price |
| Wonders of Science: The Human Body.
|
BTH-1424 |
$16.38-D |
| Wonders of Science: Land Animals |
BTH-1425 |
$16.38-D |
| Wonders of Science: Plant Life |
BTH-1428 |
$16.38-D |
| Wonders of Science: Water Life.
|
BTH-1426 |
$16.38-D |
| Wonders of Science:
The Earth and Beyond |
BTH-1429 |
$16.38-D |
| Wonders of Science: Matter, Motion, and
Machines |
BTH-1427 |
$16.38-D |
| Teacher
editions contain Scope and Sequence, a description of the
program, a correlation to the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, a
master materials list for the Explore and Discover activities,
teaching strategies, mastery tests with answer keys, some blackline
masters for additional activities, some special projects, and the
answers to the exercises in the student workbooks. 142 pages.
|
 Title:
Teacher Editions |
Catalog Number |
Price |
| Wonders of Science: The Human Body.
|
BTH-1431 |
$18.50-D |
| Wonders of Science: Land Animals |
BTH-1432 |
$18.50-D |
| Wonders of Science: Plant Life |
BTH-1435 |
$18.50-D |
| Wonders of Science: Water Life.
|
BTH-1433 |
$18.50-D |
| Wonders of Science:
The Earth and Beyond |
BTH-1430 |
$18.50-D |
| Wonders of Science: Matter, Motion, and
Machines |
BTH-1434 |
$18.50-D |
Also see Usborne Science Books for
all ages
and Rookie Read-About Science
Books for primaries
Picture Books About
Nature
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