Audrey Sumser

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How Do Animals Help Plants Reproduce?

Ruth OWEN | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

Gr 2–4—In specific, methodical language (with rare fumbles: "When the animal then goes to the bathroom some time later, the seeds leave its body…"), Owen offers solidly informative explanations of how plants nourish themselves, grow, and reproduce...

The Internet

Cristie REED | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

Gr 1–3—Intended for a young school-age audience, these books do not shy away from tackling complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way...

Grasslands Inside Out

Robin JOHNSON | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

Gr 4–6—Informative and picturesque, this comprehensive series takes readers on a tour of Earth's six major biomes, exploring their distinctive characteristics as well as the unique creatures who have made each habitat their home...

Apple

Valerie BODDEN | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

Gr 1–3—The topics of these additions to a continuing series may be random, but the high production values and big, riveting—often extreme close up—photographs provide consistent viewing pleasure...

Let's Make Some Gold!: Science's Biggest Mistakes About Geology and Ecology

Christina ZUCHORA-WALSKE | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

Gr 4–6—Focusing on scientific misconceptions throughout the centuries, each compact volume reveals how scientists have debunked the erroneous claims of the past through persistence, further inquiry, and use of the scientific method...

What Does Sunlight Do?

Jennifer BOOTHROYD | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

PreS-Gr 1—Using simple language and no more than two sentences per page, these slim volumes present young readers with a basic overview of weather and climate...

Baby Animals

Nellie WILDER | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2014

PreS-K—Young readers are introduced to three science content areas—life, physical, and Earth and space—that support Next Generation Science Standards in these beginner volumes...