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STEAM Readers: Sounds of the Universe
Discover what sounds can tell us about our world! Humans hear different sounds every day, but sounds are not limited to what we can hear—or even to planet Earth. Animals make and use sounds...
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STEAM Readers: Space Technology
Look to the skies and discover what lays beyond the stars! Space technology is any technology used to explore beyond Earth. This includes rockets, spacecraft, rovers, shuttles, and much more. This...
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STEAM Readers: The Extreme Universe
3, 2, 1 blast off! Travel through the solar system, explore the Milky Way galaxy, and discover some of the most extreme places in the universe. Learn what questions astronomers have about the other...
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STEAM Readers: What Happens in Your Body When...
Discover what the amazing human body can do in this STEAM reader! Trillions of cells make up the body’s tissues, organs, and systems. With this engaging title, learn how complex parts of the body...
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STEAM Readers: Wildfires
Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Wildfires occur around the world every year. These large-scale fires destroy homes, habitats, and ecosystems. Learn how studying...
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STEAM Readers: Working with DNA and Genetics
Are you curious whether dinosaurs could be brought back from extinction? Explore the cutting-edge science of DNA and genetics, which can help scientists learn what life on Earth looked like thousands...
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STEAM Readers: Yellowstone's Ecosystem
Explore the unique ecosystem at Yellowstone National Park with this STEAM reader! Yellowstone is a tourist hotspot, but it is also home to a diverse array of features and creatures. From geysers to...
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Stings
Stings is an expository text that identifies animals that can sting. A picture of each animal that can sting is depicted on a two-page spread. In a close-up photograph, the animal’s stinger is...
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Stinkers!
Stinkers! is an expository text about plants and animals that release unpleasant smells, such as skunk cabbage, skunks, smelly plants, and stinkbugs. Images add interest. On some pages, multiple...
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Stomachs
Stomachs is an informational explanation. The text explains how different creatures use their stomachs to gain energy, from the four-stomached cow to the inside/outside stomach of the starfish. The...
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Stop Going Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!
Stop Going Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! is a fictional animal fantasy story about a rooster saying “cock-a-doodle-doo” and a duck unhappy about it. Duck wanted Rooster to stop so he came up with a plan...
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Stop That Pup
Stop That Pup! is a realistic narrative about how difficult – and distressing – it can be to walk a rambunctious puppy. The story is told in dialogue and narrative. The text is composed of a variety...