New Releases by Kate Boehm Jerome

Provides opportunities for students to develop and apply fundamental mathematical and scientific skills.

Keisha and Eric are helping their father at a fossil dig when a mysterious box is discovered and Eric is accused of stealing fossils. Danger lies ahead as the two work together to prove Eric''s innocence and solve the mystery of the box.

While on a summer visit to relatives in South Carolina, Nick finds more adventure and danger than he bargained for when a hurricane comes ashore.

A girl moves from the city to Iowa, where she learns about everything from wind turbines to go-carts.

Now you can motivate students in Grades 3-5 who struggle with understanding core science concepts and difficult science vocabulary! SRA Snapshots Video Science has a flexible and easy-to-use format that allows you to efficiently provide important reinforcement and testing practice of key science concepts found on state tests.

Now you can motivate students in Grades 3-5 who struggle with understanding core science concepts and difficult science vocabulary! SRA Snapshots Video Science has a flexible and easy-to-use format that allows you to efficiently provide important reinforcement and testing practice of key science concepts found on state tests.

Young readers learn about the lives and work of such groundbreaking scientists as Marie and Pierre Curie and trace the beginnings of the atomic age in this intriguing book. Illustrations.

Covers the "race to space" from the ancient Greeks to Galileo to the construction of the International Space Station.

"Discover the wide variety of adaptations that help animals survive in their habitats. Dive into the ocean to learn about adaptations of deep-sea animals"--Publisher website.

Discusses how scientists use reasoning and logical thinking to do their work. Explains how Venn diagrams provide a logical way to classify data. Teaches how to recognize valid conclusions by examining if-then statements. Explains how to interpret graphs to explain relationships between different living things, and how changes in environments can be influenced by humans.

Here students will learn about things such as animal habitats, feeding programs, and zoo babies as science is seen in action at the zoo.

An overview of the human brain.

Examines the life of Marie Curie as she and other scientists began to unravel the secrets of the atom. Explains the importance of the Periodic Table of Elements and identifies scientists who have made contributions to the study of radioactivity. Includes brief biographies of Dimitry Mendeleyev, Wilhelm Roentgen, Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie, and Pierre Curie.

Examines a park habitat. Identifies trees as resources that are important to the environment. Describes the features of animals that help them survive in their environment. Explains how some animals improve the soil quality. Illustrates changes that some animals undergo during their life cycle. Describes ways in which people can reduce pollution.

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart''s life a fascinating story.

In 1864, during the Civil War, the C.S.S. Hunley became the first submarine in the world to sink an enemy ship. The Hunley and its crew mysteriously vanished. What happened on that cold winter night? After over a century, scientists finally have some of the answers.

Describes the life cycles, characteristics, and uses of plants.

The Oceans Around Us explores oceans and the plant and animal life that they support. Clear, attractive National Geographic Society colour photographs support the easily read expository text. The various labels, captions, charts, diagrams, and graphs add to the value of the students'' learning experience, as do the questions and hands-on activities.