Life Science through Infographics
From the Series Super Science Infographics
Absorbing facts about the 11.3 million species on Earth might cause your brain to burst! You need to take in huge timelines (the first life on Earth formed 3.8 billion years ago), huge numbers (your body is made up of trillions of cells), and even huger mysteries (why species go extinct).
How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about life science. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as:
• How do organisms evolve over millions of years?
• How does DNA determine what you will look like?
• Why are so many species struggling to survive today?
The answers are sure to be life-expanding!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-5415-2865-9
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$29.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2014 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2018-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.2 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF051030, JNF051050, JNF051150 |
| Dewey | 571.8 |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 670 |
| Guided Reading Level | V |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 160205 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Introductory note, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Nadia Higgins
Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for the school library market. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she’s also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies. Nadia lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.
Illustrator: Lisa Waananen
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
Super Science Infographics
Each book in this series uses the popular infographics medium to provide an overview of science topics. Stats, cool visuals, and did-you-know factoids provide high-interest appeal while offering important information. View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“Each title does offer sheaves of basic information in particularly concentrated form…and the resources lists are above average.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple