First Grade Supplemental Science & Enrichment Set

From the publisher:  Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, and create waves as high as eighteen feet. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. They can cause tremendous damage and even change the shape of a shoreline. For centuries people did not know when a hurricane was coming. But now we have new methods to predict when and where these storms will occur. Young readers will learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is on the way.

From the publisher: "The Cat in the Hat travels the globe—in his trusty crocodile car—to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons, chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards—a virtual Who’s Who of the World’s Most Remarkable Reptiles. Young readers will slither in delight!"

From the publisher: A fascinating look at the world's scariest reptiles from best-selling author and illustrator Gail Gibbons.

From the publisher:  ‘Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros’s colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth’s rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the ‘sun’ further clarifies the principles introduced.’ —BL.

From the publisher:  The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America’s early railroads, from the creator of the “stunning” (Booklist) Moonshot.

It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America’s brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean.

Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!

From the publisher: Turn every walk into a learning adventure when you "take-along" this fun, useful, and interesting guide to 16 common trees. Plus fun activities like making a bark-rubbing poster or pine cone peanut butter bird feeder, and an eight-page scrapbook for drawings, notes, or anything else.

From the publisher:  "The rainforest is home to millions of plant and animal species. Some animals live high up in the trees, some crawl across the forest floor, and some tunnel underground, but they all depend on one another and the rain to survive. With colorful illustrations and fascinating diagrams from author-illustrator Kate Duke, In the Rainforest is a lively look at the most vibrant ecosystem on our planet.

This is a Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series."

From the publisher:  Sounds are all around us.

Clap your hands, snap your fingers: You're making sounds. Read and find out how people and animals use different kinds of sounds to communicate.

Penguin Chick by Betty Tatham teaches children about the lives of penguins in Antarctica by following a penguin chick from the time his egg is laid until he can swim in the ocean all on his own. Students will learn about penguin habitat, diet, growth, and family life. This delightful little book is sure to pique your child's interest about the fascinating lives of penguins!

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

From the publisher:  Night and day, whether you're asleep or awake, your heart is always beating. Read and find out how your heart works and how to keep it healthy.

Spotlight on Russia gives children an introduction to Russia and contains photographs of  Russia's diverse inhabitants, its unique plants and animals, and its dramatic landscapes, including beautiful Lake Baikal. Furthermore, it features the traditions and symbols of Russia from classical ballet to the Moscow Circus.

Children Just Like Me: Celebrations! introduces children to festivals, carnivals, and feast days that are celebrated in different cultures around the world. This means that it does include children celebrating Christian holidays (Christmas, Easter, Epiphany), and it includes children celebrating holidays associated with Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism. There is also a spread about the celebration of Halloween in America. This discussion of festivals and celebrations provides an age-appropriate exploration of other cultures and can help foster conversations with your student about world religions.

From the publisher: Pack your bags for an exciting trip to Washington, D.C.! Overflowing with facts about where to go, what to do, and how to get there, this guide contains everything a traveling kid needs for the perfect vacation. Features: Puzzles, Car games & exercises, Fun facts, Photographs.

From the publisher:  In addition to the story of St. Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shmrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle. And there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick. Full color.

From the publisher:  When you were a baby, you didn't have any teeth at all. Then as you grew, your teeth started to come in. First one, then two - and finally, twenty teeth in all!

But you won't keep these teeth forever. First one, then two, will wiggle loose. Maybe you've lost some of your first teeth already. When the little teeth come out and the big teeth come in, everyone can see - you're growing up.

(Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

From the publisher:  Read and find out all about eggs -- and how baby chicks grow inside of them. Learn how chicks develop,how they get the food they need to grow, and how a mother hen helps keep them safe in this simple introduction to the life cycle of a baby chick.

From the publisher:  People have taken dangerous risks trying to fly. Some inventors built wings for their arms and flapped them like birds. Others tried to fly with balloons or tried to glide with the wind. This book describes the creative, fascinating, and wacky experiments that people tried before the airplane was invented.

This is a Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

(Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

From the publisher:  Bee hummingbirds, ostriches, flycatchers, chickadees, and bald eagles! Dick and Sally find themselves on a bird-watching tour led by the Cat in the Hat. After a quick lesson on just exactly what a bird is, they go motoring around the world to observe our fine feathered friends in their natural habitats. Time flies, and soon it's late, but the Cat saves the day by shifting his vehicle into Fine Feather All-Weather Flying Machine mode and winging Dick and Sally back home.

From the publisher:  The Cat and company travel by hot air balloon up and into various weather phenomena including rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and (yikes!) even hurricanes! Along the way they learn about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, cloud formations, humidity, fog, smog, weather folklore, and how to stay safe in lightning. Written and illustrated in Seussian style, this a great addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library!

From the publisher: "Do you ever wake up and wonder what the weather will be? Instead of turning on the TV to find out, you can just look out your window at the clouds. How do you know what type of clouds can forecast a change of weather? Read and find out."

From the publisher:
Jerry Pallotta's trademark humor punctuates the informative text. Vibrant oil paintings bring to life a busy construction site.

With a winning combination of detailed illustrations and clear text, Gail Gibbons provides a thorough explanation of tornadoes. She explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near you.

Tea is consumed all across the world, and is prepared and served in a variety of different ways. But did you know that tea has a history reaching back for thousands of years? In The Biography of Tea, Carrie Gleason tells the story of how the drinking of tea began in China, and spread from there to the rest of the world. Filled with fascinating illustrations and interesting asides, The Biography of Tea introduces readers to the production, culture, history, and even legends of the marvelous, much-loved tea plant.

From the publisher:

For centuries people have been afraid of wolves, yet these animals tend to be shy and live peacefully among themselves.

Here is information on gray wolves (also called timber wolves) who live in packs that hunt in territories as large as 500 square miles. Pack leaders mate for life, and pack member hunt together, share food, and protect each other. There is also information about the red wolf, and how all wolves are in danger of extinction and need to be protected.

From the Publisher: "Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the four seasons and explains why they change throughout the year."

When America declared its independence in 1776, the new republic's journey to become one unified nation had just begun. Here is the unforgettable story of fifty-five Americans and the Constitution they created in 1787 to give the struggling new government a foundation that has held ever since.