Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Science, Grades 1-2

Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Science, Grades 1-2
Author: Ruth Foster
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2006-02-03
Genre: Reading (Elementary)
ISBN: 1420680269

High-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about science and social studies topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, details, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized tests, so as students progress through the book s units, they are preparing for success in testing.

The Rough Guide to The Earth

The Rough Guide to The Earth
Author: Martin Ince
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2007-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1405384492

From the opening and closing of oceans over millions of years to the overnight reshaping of landscapes by volcanoes, the Earth beneath our feet is constantly changing. The Rough Guide to the Earth explores all aspects of our dynamic planet, from the planet's origins and evolution and the seasons and tides to melting ice caps, glaciers and climate change. Featuring many spectacular images and helpful diagrams, this Rough Guide provides a fascinating and accessible introduction to Earth science.

East Along the Equator

East Along the Equator
Author: Helen Winternitz
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 1987
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780871131621

In this brilliant mix of political journalism and travel writing, Helen Winternitz and fellow journalist Timothy Phelps witness what few Westerners have: life in the ecologically rich but financially impoverished American-backed dictatorship of Zaire, the former Belgian Congo.