Karen Larson

We all know the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. But what defines these different states? What if something is in between states? This nonfiction Spanish book goes deeper into the study of matter, and teaches students important scientific concepts, vocabulary, and terminology. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Keep students reading with this fascinating science book

In this guide to costumes and makeup, you'll read about the history, planning, and work involved in designing costumes and creating makeup for the stage. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Introduce second and third grade students to physical science and STEM topics with this 10-book set. These nonfiction books feature intriguing images, a glossary, an index, and helpful diagrams to keep students engaged in reading as they learn important scientific topics such as gravity, forces, kinetic energy, matter, electromagnetism, and more. Each 32-page book includes a fun science activity that meets Next Generation Science Standards and helps students apply what they've learned. Titles in this set include: The Nature of Matter, Forces, Energy, Friction, Motion, Changing Matter, Energy in Action, Gravity, Electromagnetism, Balanced and Unbalanced Forces.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about matter through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.