Robin Michal Koontz

Did you know that nature is the world's largest science and engineering lab? Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to create or improve products. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.

Nature - inspired building designs, materials, and systems can provide better ways for people to thrive in their environments. Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to come up with safer, more sustainable, and energy efficient buildings. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.

Nature - inspired building designs, materials, and systems can provide better ways for people to thrive in their environments. Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to come up with safer, more sustainable, and energy efficient buildings. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.

Some Great Danes can stand up taller than an average-size human. Their huge size and piercing stare can make them appear scarier than they really are. A Great Dane has a massive head and a long, graceful neck. It has a sleek, muscular body, deep chest, and long legs and tail. Great Danes are built so well they can walk, trot, and run with balance and elegance despite their massive size.

Filled with happy energy, French Bulldogs are becoming one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Learn all about these perfect little house pets who love warming a lap. This title allows students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding.

Why do cats meow, hyenas laugh, and monkeys howl? Animals make amazing sounds for many reasons. Learn all about these and other animal sounds. This title supports NGSS standards for Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity.

Animals hide for many reasons. To hide from predators, or to stay safe from frigid weather. Learn all about the ways animals hide.

In Our Place in Space, students will learn about Earth's role and place in the universe including topics like origin theories of the planets, measuring light years, composition of the atmosphere, and much more. Readers will love discovering new information in this chapter book while also reinforcing learned skills with comprehension and extension activities. The Let's Explore Science series allows readers to dive into the world of fascinating science-related topics while strengthening reading comprehension skills. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, real-world applications, content vocabulary, and more to effectively engage young learners.

This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

An entomologist studies all insects, including bugs. They study insect anatomy, habitats, their activity, life cycle, and behaviors. Some travel the world seeking to learn more about the evolution and interaction they have with humans, the environment, and how to protect their future. Through research and study, they also strive to discover new and exciting insects that have yet to be found If you like bugs, this may be the career for you. This title will allow students to develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. - Parent & Teacher connection - Bold keywords with phonetic glossary - Content Sidebars - Text based questions

Volcanoes have been feared, admired, and even worshipped by some cultures. Many times their eruptions have been unexpected and often deadly. Volcanologists specialize in different areas that are related to volcanoes. By gathering data and studying actual volcanic eruptions, they map the deposits that make up the volcano and collect samples to analyze. By dating and identifying the volcanic samples, they learn about a volcano's history. It's a hot job, but someone has to do it This title will allow students to make observations and/or measurements of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion. - Text based questions - Content sidebars - Diagrams - Bold keywords with phonetic glossary

An entomologist studies all insects, including bugs. They study insect anatomy, habitats, their activity, life cycle, and behaviors. Some travel the world seeking to learn more about the evolution and interaction they have with humans, the environment, and how to protect their future. Through research and study, they also strive to discover new and exciting insects that have yet to be found If you like bugs, this may be the career for you. This title will allow students to develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. - Parent & Teacher connection - Bold keywords with phonetic glossary - Content Sidebars - Text based questions

This Fluent Reader Retells A Classic Story.

This Advanced Reader Retells A Classic Story.

Who Lived In America Long Before European Explorers Arrived? Learn All About People From North America And Their Heritage. Social Studies Based Leveled Readers For Use In Guided Reading And Social Studies Instruction.

Who Lived In America Long Before European Explorers Arrived? Learn All About People From North America And Their Heritage. Social Studies Based Leveled Readers For Use In Guided Reading And Social Studies Instruction.

Where Do You Come From? Learn About Heritage And How To Build Your Own Family Tree. Social Studies Based Leveled Readers For Use In Guided Reading And Social Studies Instruction.

Run... It's a Bee encourages young learners to build reading comprehension skills with grade-appropriate vocabulary, extension activities, and an engaging story. Featuring reading activities and a Comprehension & Extension section, this 24-page title introduces transitioning readers to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and learning skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books' Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.