Discusses different types of bears, focusing especially on the period when the mother comes out of hibernation with new cubs, describing how they hunt for food, what they eat, and how the mother protects her young.

A story about a boy's backyard garden teaches young readers about sunflowers.

"Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park. It is spring, and all the living things are busy. Rachel the robin builds a nest. Will Emma and Owen see the baby robins?"--P. [4] of cover.

"In the summer, Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park. The park gets a new playground. Will the heat keep Emma and Owen from enjoying it?"--P. [4] of cover.

Jason's class agrees that his Grass Patch Project is the best idea for the school's Earth Day contest. They get to work sowing the grass seeds in a patch of dirt near the school. But some classmates start to doubt Jason's big idea when the grass doesn't appear. Will blades of grass ever shoot through the soil?

At school, Mr. Chen gives his class a fun project - a science hunt! Julia and Juan team up to find everything on Mr. Chen's list of things to hunt for. When Mr. Chen asks the class what the secret word is, will Julia and Juan have the right answer?

Kayla is unhappy when her family must grow beans for their community farm. But soon Kayla finds out how much fun beans can be, as she watches them sprout from seeds to pods. Will Kayla's taste for beans change?

Content-based Read-it! Readers are perfect for the independent reader or to read aloud. Engaging plots and fun characters will show kids how science skills are important in everyday life.

Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what's the scientific reason that using pine tar on the bat makes it easier to grip? Learn all about the science behind America's favorite pastime in this fact-fil led Level 3 Ready-to-Read!

An introduction to the science that powers favorite amusement park rides reveals why a rollercoaster does not need an engine and how bumper cars can move without gasoline.