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NSTA Kids
Animals Two by Two: I Wonder Why
Children who love both animals and a rousing game of I Spy will have fun with this book. To give kids practice identifying similarities and differences, the book starts by pairing easy-to-distinguish animals, such as zebras and horses. Then it moves ...
NSTA Kids
Looking for Animals: I Wonder Why
Now you see them, now you don’t! By showing the same creatures in two different settings, this book brings out the detective in young readers. They can investigate the role of protective coloration— nature’s own camouflage—for katydids, crick...
NSTA Kids
Our Very Own Tree: I Wonder Why
What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. They are inspired to do independent research, from studying acorns to looki...
Class Pack
Sunset and Shadows ClassPack: Grade 1
Based on the award-winning, best-selling Picture-Perfect STEM series, this ClassPack pairs effortlessly with the Picture-Perfect STEM Grade 1 Lesson "Sunset and Shadow Play" to combine reading comprehension, literacy, and science in your classroom! C...
Class Pack
Freezing and Melting ClassPack: Grade 2
Using Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons: 3-5: Using Children’s Books to Inspires STEM Learning in your classroom is easier than ever! NSTA’s ClassPacks, each sufficient for a class of 28 students, are lesson-specific collections of materials—an unma...
Class Pack
Amazing Caterpillars ClassPack: Grades K-5
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Sounds All Around ClassPack: Grades K-5
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Harnessing the Wind ClassPack: Grades K-5
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The Wind Blew ClassPack: Grades K-5
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Float Your Boat ClassPack: Grades K-5
*LAST CHANCE! This product is not eligible for return or exchange. All sales are final.* Using Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–5 in your classroom is easier than ever! NSTA’s ClassPack...
NSTA Press Book
Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Science
What do you get when you bring together two of NSTA’s bestselling authors to ponder ways to deepen students’ conceptual understanding of science? A fascinating combination of deep thinking about science teaching, field-tested strategies you can u...
By Richard Konicek-Moran, Page Keeley
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: Creating a "We" Culture
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares strategies to ensure all students connect with science....
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: Biography as Mentor
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using texts to teach science and literacy through the NGSS and CCSS....