Science of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack

Science of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781481489775

Emerging readers will love this Level 3 Ready-to-Read value pack of six Science of Fun Stuff books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Science of Fun Stuff series is full of engaging stories and quirky facts that will teach you everything you want to know about the behind-the-scenes physics, chemistry, and technology of baseball, amusement parks, magic, snow, candy, and airplanes! A special section at the back of each book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like history, social studies, geography, and math, and there are even fun quizzes so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: The Innings and Outs of Baseball The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic! The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy The Cool Story Behind Snow How Airplanes Get from Here…to There!

Looking Up!

Looking Up!
Author: Joe Rao
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481479180

Provides trivia on the planets, the Sun, and other celestial bodies, including the temperature on the surface of the Sun, why Pluto is considered a dwarf planet, and when and where one can see the next total solar eclipse.

History of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack

History of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781481489751

Emerging readers will love this Level 3 Ready-to-Read value pack of six History of Fun Stuff books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the History of Fun Stuff series is full of engaging stories and quirky facts that will teach you everything you want to know about pizza, Halloween, ice cream, fireworks, hot chocolate, and video games! A special section at the back of each book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, geography, and math, and there are even fun quizzes so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: The Tricks and Treats of Halloween! The Deep Dish on Pizza! The Explosive Story of Fireworks! The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate! The Scoop on Ice Cream! The High Score and Lowdown on Video Games!

The Cool Story Behind Snow

The Cool Story Behind Snow
Author: Joe Rao
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 148144414X

This fact-filled reader explains how snow is formed, different snow varieties, the polar vortex, and how meteorologists predict snowstorms.

The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy

The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy
Author: Ellie O'Ryan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481456288

Learn the sugar, spice, and science behind your favorite candies in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know there is a lot of science behind making candy? How about that “Red Hots” candies get their heat from a chemical called capsaicin—the same molecule that gives peppers their kick? And when you crunch on Wintergreen Lifesavers, they spark because you are making light with friction similar to the electricity in lightning: You might say you are making a miniature lightning storm in your mouth! Learn about these cool chemical reactions and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on candy! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!

Science of Fun Stuff to Go! (Boxed Set)

Science of Fun Stuff to Go! (Boxed Set)
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781481468688

Become an expert on your favorite sports, treats, magic tricks, and more in this fact-tastic boxed set of six nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read books that are part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Full of engaging science and quirky facts, this incredible Science of Fun Stuff collection will teach Level 3 readers everything they want to know about the behind-the-scenes physics, chemistry, and technology of baseball, amusement parks, magic, snow, candy, and airplanes! A special section at the back of each book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like history, social studies, geography, and math, and there’s even fun quizzes so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun! Included in this Science of Fun Stuff boxed set are The Innings and Outs of Baseball; The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks; Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic!; The Cool Story Behind Snow; The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy; and How Airplanes Get from Here…to There!

The Innings and Outs of Baseball

The Innings and Outs of Baseball
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-10
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 9781484449097

Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what's the scientific reason that using pine ta

The Cool Story Behind Snow

The Cool Story Behind Snow
Author: Joe Rao
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481444158

Escape from the cold and embrace the avalanche of information about snow in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you ever wonder how snow is formed? Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? Learn about the polar vortex, different kinds of snow, how meteorologists predict snowstorms, and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on snow! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!

The Innings and Outs of Baseball

The Innings and Outs of Baseball
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481428632

Learn the fascinating science behind baseball in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what’s the scientific reason that using pine tar on the bat makes it easier to grip? Learn all about the science behind America’s favorite pastime in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like anatomy and history, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned!

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481428608

Learn the science behind the fun of amusement parks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that a rollercoaster does not need an engine or power source of its own? And how exactly does a bumper car go without gas? Young science lovers will flip when they learn about the science behind amusement parks in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like geography and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned!