Physics
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Grade 1 STEM Text Set
Text Sets help readers build proficiency at reading informational text. Students are presented with curricular science topics in an engaging manner. Teachers get CCSS-aligned materials for… Read More →
Gravity
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3
There is a saying, 'What goes up must come down.' That's the law of gravity. A famous scientist called Sir Isaac Newton was the first person to understand gravity. What do you think our world Read More →
Hauling a Pumpkin: Wheels and Axles vs. Lever
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue
Which works better to haul a pumpkin—a lever or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at moving the… Read More →
Heating
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Matter
What can you heat? This low-leveled reader introduces children to reading. Read More →
Holding a Door Open: Wedge vs. Wheels and Axles
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue
Which makes it easier to lift a large toy—a wedge or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at lifting the Read More →
How Big? How Heavy? How Dense?: A Look at Matter
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A light beach ball floats on the water. A heavy rock sinks in the mud. Matter is all around us. But what makes a beach ball different from a rock? And what properties do we use to compare… Read More →
Ice Cream
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Forms
Mixing milk, vanilla, and sugar are all part of making ice cream. Simple text explains how liquid milk changes form when you mix and cool it the right way. Read More →
If You Were the Moon
What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine! It spins like a twilight ballerina,… Read More →
Inclined Planes and Wedges
From the Series Early Bird Physics
What is an inclined plane? How do you use a wedge? Using easy-to-understand examples and fun-to-do experiments, discover how these two simple machines work and make the work that you do easier. Read More →
In the Air
From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest flying machines—from fighter jets to passenger planes. Learn who… Read More →
In Your Element: Experiments with Air & Water
From the Series Hands-On Science
Air and water are amazing stuff and lots of fun to experiment with. Both of these elements are vital to life on earth, but how much do you really know about them? Do you know what air and… Read More →
Is It Living or Non-Living?
From the Series Get Started with STEM
If a tree is a living thing, does that mean a wooden table is alive? If a cat is alive because it can run and chase a toy, does that mean a robot is a living thing because it can move? In… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Physical Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of matter, gravity, and electricity develop over time? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our… Read More →
La electricidad (Electricity)
From the Series Libros de energía para madrugadores (Early Bird Energy)
¿De dónde viene la electricidad? ¿Cómo hace que funcione una computadora o que una bombilla ilumine? La electricidad es una forma de energía que puede usarse de muchas maneras. Este libro… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la invisibilidad (The Real Science of Invisibility)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Los héroes de ficción con el poder de la invisibilidad pueden espiar a los delincuentes y tomar por sorpresa a los malhechores! ¿Los seres humanos podrán desaparecer a voluntad algún día?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Héroes de ficción que vuelan a la velocidad de la luz, se hacen invisibles cuando lo desean y usan sus supersentidos para salvar al mundo! ¿Es posible que los simples mortales optimicen de… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia del viaje en el tiempo (The Real Science of Time Travel)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción que viajan en el tiempo pueden cambiar el pasado o el futuro. ¿Podrán hacerlo los seres humanos en el futuro? A medida que los científicos aprenden más sobre las… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia del vuelo humano (The Real Science of Human Flight)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Los héroes de ficción pueden volar con un simple salto! ¿Los seres humanos podrán volar sin ayuda algún día? Conoce la verdadera ciencia detrás del superpoder del vuelo y qué están haciendo… Read More →
Let's Explore Gases
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
Did you know there are gases all around us, but they're invisible? There are gases in the air that we breathe! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text,… Read More →
Let's Explore Gravity
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
The earth is round, so why don't some people hang upside down? The answer is gravity! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text, young readers will learn all Read More →
Let's Explore Light
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
Did you know that light has energy? It helps us see in the dark, it brings color to our world, and it moves through the air faster than sound! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions Read More →
Let's Explore Liquids
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
Did you know that liquids flow and take the shape of whatever container they're poured into? Learn more about liquids! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled… Read More →
Let's Explore Solids
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
What kinds of solids can you see right now? Solids are a type of matter that is all around us. They can be heavy or weigh almost nothing. With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and… Read More →
Let's Explore Sound
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
Sound is made up of tiny vibrations. Learn how different vibrations create different sounds! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text, young readers will… Read More →