North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone—teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike—who loves to be outside while learning. * All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions * Organized by the state's Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions * The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities * Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today * Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary

These fun-filled nature activities open up a world of scientific exploration for young children. Organized by science concept, each activity has information on describing how it connects to other curriculum areas, plus an assessment component and related science standards.

In Level K young students will learn about the world they can see and experience around them as the course lays the groundwork for future learning with lots of fun.Includes a helpful vocabulary component as well as activities and worksheets to apply their knowledgeEncourages students to actively work in their Science Notebook, and offers extended learning opportunities through Digging DeeperHidden Treasures focus on biblical connections and a relationship with God

Bring curriculum concepts to life with four theme-related scripts per book. Each script has roles at multiple levels so your on-, above-, and below-level readers can build fluency, comprehension, and performance skills together. Click-and-print CD-ROMs make printing script copies easy. 96 pages each.

Little Douggie is back but this time in fourth grade. He is still curious about everything, and his desire to find answers drives him into some amazing adventures. Douggies Super Science adventures is a collection of 14 short stories describing Douggies attempt to explore and understand the world and the laws that govern it. Each short story introduces the reader to a different scientific standard and a specific problem that Douggie wants to solve. These realistic stories will draw the reader into the mind of a young boy trying desperately to answer some amazing scientific questions. His endless energy and enthusiasm toward science will motivate readers of all ages. Readers may find that they want to try some of the investigations Douggie engages in for themselves. The stories are fun to read and make science easy to understand. Since these stories are directly aligned with the fourth grade Next Generation Science Standards, teachers can use these short stories in the classroom to introduce a new scientific concept, motivate their students, and explain scientific ideas that are typically difficult for students to understand. People love good stories, and teachers love good stories with a point. These stories offer something for everyone. Parents will enjoy reading the stories with their children and remembering what it was like to be curious.

Adventures with Engineering is a collection of 10 engaging stories that explore how the engineering design process can be creatively applied to solve real-world problems. How do we use the materials around us to clean up an oil spill, support a fractured leg or keep out naughty rabbits? Discover the usefulness of a Remotely Operated Vehicle. Find out how to become a pollinator without disrupting the ecosystem. Appreciate the thinking that goes into packaging things. From aerospace to mechanical and agricultural engineering, be wowed by the various fields of engineering that we can engage in!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.

Adventures with Adaptations is an immersive encounter with 11 types of plant and animal adaptations for surviving and thriving on Earth. How do some animals cope with sweltering heat or freezing cold environments? What helps owls and raccoons see in the dark? Take a plunge with the Peregrine Falcon. Cruise through water with fish and frogs. And observe how an angry skunk scares off predators. From dealing with extreme temperatures to speeding through air and water, experience the fascinating adaptations of living things as never before!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.

Adventures with Forces is a collection of 11 absorbing stories that explore the properties and application of forces. Where do forces come from, how do they affect us and how do we use them to support our daily activities? Experience the feeling of weightlessness as a roller coaster plummets downwards. Go back in time to observe Galileo's experiments. And be amazed at how animals use forces in their own ways. From gravitational forces between the planets to frictional forces at the playground, experience the invisible effects of forces as never before!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.

Promote community in the classroom with this collection of simple class-participation games and exercises based on science topics. Students will hunt for food groups, use their senses, discover new planets, and more! The activities challenge students by combining student interaction with problem solving. They can be completed in a short amount of time or expanded through multiple rounds, making it easy to incorporate them into your day-to-day lesson plans.