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Next Time You See a Maple Seed

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! It’s fun to toss maple seeds up in the air and watch them spin down to the ground like nature’s own helicopters. This book prompts inquisitive kids to learn about these marvels of aerial...

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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning

What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Velocity Radar Guns, Running Parachutes, Super Solar Racer Cars, and more? The 30 experiments in Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3–5, let your elementary school ...

By Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, Jukka Kohtamaki

Elementary Informal Education Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Michael's Racing Machine: I Wonder Why

Celebrate imagination! This NSTA Kids book has been selected for the Children’s Book Council #ImaginationCelebration Showcase! Full book list: Imagination Celebration Showcase...

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Next Time You See the Moon

Children's Choices Winner, Children's Book Council and International Literacy Association!...

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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6-8: Phenomenon-Based Learning

What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Rocket Launchers, Sound Pipes, Drinking Birds, Dropper Poppers, and more? The 35 experiments in Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6–8, cover topics including press...

By Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, Jukka Kohtamäki

Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Physics Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Using Physics Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 9-12: Phenomenon-Based Learning

What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Rocket Launchers, Drinking Birds, Dropper Poppers, Boomwhackers, Flying Pigs, and more? The 54 experiments in Using Physics Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 9–12, encourage your high sc...

By Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, Jukka Kohtamäki

High School Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Environments of Our Earth: I Wonder Why

Take a world tour between the covers of a book! Environments of Our Earth guides children through six types of regions that are shaped by rainfall—or the lack thereof. Readers take a journey that starts with dense tropical rainforests and woodlands...

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Next Time You See a Pill Bug

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you’ll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as ...

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Spenser and the Rocks: I Wonder Why

As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks’ colors, sizes, shapes, and textures, there is much to learn about rocks! But that’s not all the cur...

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Next Time You See a Firefly

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Next Time You See a Firefly (Hardcover)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation