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Teacher Created Materials The World of Scientists, Books, Set of 14
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The World of Scientists, a 14-book set features grade-appropriate science content, and inspires exploration through rich themes that highlight key life, physical, earth and space science concepts through informational text that aligns with the Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Text and speaks to the shared responsibility for reading instruction across disciplines. Reviewed by Sally Ride for diversity and written at lower reading levels with content meant for middle school, each book features scientists in their fields of study with high-interest nonfiction text, biographies, hands-on lab activity, supporting graphics, text features, key vocabulary, sidebars, photographs, graphs and glossary. Guided Reading Level: Q. Lexile Level: 550L-720L. Grades 6-8Features
- Full-color graphics, fun facts, mini biographies, glossary, index, table of contents and lab activities
- Reference and draw inferences from text
- Determine main idea and explain how it is supported by key details
- Read and comprehend informational texts
Titles include:
- Rachel Carson: Nature's Guardian
- George Washington Carver: Agriculture Pioneer
- Marie Curie: Pioneering Physicist
- Thomas Edison and the Pioneers of Electromagnetism
- Albert Einstein: Gentle Genius, Making It Go
- The Life and Work of Robert Fulton
- Jane Goodall: Animal Scientist and Friend
- Hippocrates: Making the Way for Medicine
- Antoine Lavoisier: Founder of Modern Chemistry
- Gregor Mendel: Genetics Pioneer
- Isaac Newton and the Laws of the Universe
- Louis Pasteur and the Fight Against Germs
- Max Planck: Uncovering the World of Matter
- &Alfred Wegener: Uncovering Plate Tectonics
Specifications
Published Date:
1905-07-02
Maximum Age:
12 years
Maximum Grade Level:
Grade 8
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