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NSTA Press Book
Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–5
Winner of the Gold EXCEL Award from Association Media & Publishing!“The number one compliment we hear from teachers is that the lessons are complete...
By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry
NSTA Press Book
The Case for STEM Education: Challenges and Opportunities
If you’re an education leader concerned with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, this book will help you both unde...
By Rodger W. Bybee
NSTA Press Book
Diagnosis for Classroom Success, Teacher Edition: Making Anatomy and Physiology Come Alive
“When I entered the teaching profession, I was stunned by the lack of interest my high school students had in science education. The traditional mod...
By Nicole H. Maller
NSTA Press Book
Everyday Earth and Space Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching
What are the odds that a meteor will hit your house? Do you actually get more sunlight from Daylight Saving Time? Where do puddles go? By presenting e...
By Richard Konicek-Moran
NSTA Press Book
Everyday Life Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching
How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? What makes children look like—or different from—their parents? Where do rotten apples go after they fall off th...
By Richard Konicek-Moran
NSTA Press Book
Scientific Argumentation in Biology: 30 Classroom Activities
“Individuals who are proficient in science should be able to understand the language of science and participate in scientific practices, such as inq...
By Victor Sampson, Sharon Schleigh
NSTA Kids
This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all the...
NSTA Press Book
Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3–5
Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! ...
By Jessica Fries-Gaither, Terry Shiverdecker
NSTA Kids
How Tall Was Milton?: I Wonder Why
In this funny fairy tale, it takes a village to figure out the height of Milton the friendly giant. The townspeople’s attempts to gauge just how big...