Learn about seed and spore reproduction, gymnosperms and angiosperms, structures of flowers, pollination, fertilization, seed dispersal, and more with this high-interest informational text! This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage fourth grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents

Plants and insects depend on each other to survive. Insects make it possible for plants to grow because of pollination! Learn all about how plants are pollinated. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity to promote further understanding. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Little green aliens have invaded the planet! No, not space invaders from Mars. These are plant invaders. Sure, they look harmless. But invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. Learn how people are working to slow the invasion and restore landscapes to their natural beauty--and what you can do to help! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math; Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.

Plants and insects depend on each other to survive. Insects make it possible for plants to grow because of pollination! Learn all about how plants are pollinated. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity to promote further understanding. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level N title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Learn about niches and habitats, natural selection, animal survival in extreme environments, camouflage, reproduction, and more with this high-interest informational text! This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage fourth grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents

Adaptation has been happening for thousands of years and continues to happen today. As animals' environments change, they have to learn how to adapt to that new environment. Read through the pages of this fascinating book to discover how adaptation has helped animals survive and change over time. High-interest, age appropriate text paired with colorful images and graphics fill the pages of this book to make learning about adaptation fun and interesting! A "Think Like a Scientist" activity that supports STEM instruction is included at the end of the book for students to apply what they've learned to the activity. A helpful glossary, table of contents, and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level U title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Plants are living things that use energy to survive! In this fascinating title, readers will learn all about plants and how they adapt to their surroundings in order to survive. Through engaging photos, charts, and graphs, children will learn some of the basic and most important aspects of plant life, including photosynthesis, the water cycle, and the different parts of plants. Readers will be encouraged to explore plant life even further with a simple experiment! To aid in better understanding of the content, a glossary and index are provided. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level R title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.