Gunasekara, Mignonne

The pesticides used to produce many everyday foods cannot be seen with the naked eye, which may make them challenging for young readers to understand. This illuminating title will help early readers learn important information about what pesticides are, how they are used, and the harmful health impacts they can cause. In alignment with Common Core science standards, this enticing title also features a description of the food chain through which pesticides can travel. Additionally, it offers compelling fact boxes, a vocabulary-boosting glossary, and vibrant photos on every eye-catching spread. Empowered with the information in this book, young readers will be able to take some simple steps, such as avoiding where pesticides are being sprayed and washing fruits and veggies, to boost their lifelong health.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the Iguanodon dinosaur.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the Pteranodon dinosaur.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the Allosaurus dinosaur.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the brachiosaurus dinosaur.

"Welcome to the disaster zone where we can learn all about atrocious animal deaths. We'll see how the father of tragedy was killed by a tragic turtle, a gutsy soldier experienced death by elephant, and a king died from a monkey bite. There's no telling what other disastrous deaths await"--.

The science of light is presented to readers in a fun and fact-filled way in this guide to conducting simple experiments. Essential background information is given to readers through age-appropriate text and helpful diagrams. Readers are then encouraged to take what they?ve learned and apply it in a hands-on way.

Weather is an essential elementary science topic, and it?s explained to readers in this exciting guide that encourages a hands-on approach to learning. Helpful facts are presented through achievable text, but the focal point of this reading experience is the use of experiments to enhance readers? understanding of this topic. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each experiment, and a QR code enables them to download a badge at the end to show off their success. The design of this cool look at a common curriculum concept draws readers in with relatable photographs, clear labels, bright illustrations, and helpful diagrams.

How does an electrical circuit work? What?s a conductor? Where does static electricity come from? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for readers to discover in this engaging and educational guide to electricity.

Adult immortal jellyfish can turn back into a baby when they are in danger. And the bell of the compass jellyfish looks like (you guessed it!) a compass! Learn about these and more jolly jellyfish at the aquarium.