Best Selling Books by Adrienne Mason

Mealworms shows kids how to set up a mealworm farm --- with little cost and maintenance --- and what to watch for as these fascinating insects go through metamorphosis to mature as darkling beetles. Often used in classroom experiments, mealworms go through a life cycle in about six weeks. They are compact, easy to care for, full of surprises and, best of all, they can''t fly so they won''t escape from the habitat kids create! Easy-to-follow experiments examine such topics as the common characteristics of insects, metamorphosis, life cycles, habitats and animals'' responses to their environments.

La matière est une substance qui occupe de l''espace. Ce peut être un solide, un liquide ou un gaz. Avec ce livre, les enfants découvriront les différents états de la matière et ses propriétés.

Avec ce livre, les enfants découvriront les propriétés de la matière. Ils seront invités à observer les couleurs, les formes, les textures, les dimensions, la masse et le magnétisme. Une première approche qui les initie à une démarche scientifique plus étoffée.

Des bicyclettes aux ponts et aux digues des castors, nous sommes entourés de structures. Les structures, c''est quoi? explore la fonction des structures, les matériaux utilisés pour les construire, la façon dont elles sont assemblées, et plus encore.

Pour tout connaître du hibou : ses caractéristiques, son alimentation, son habitat; le tout, clairement illustré pour une plus grande compréhension.

Includes activities which demonstrate such concepts as air pressure, condensation, and changes in states of matter from liquids to solids and gasses.

This exciting new resource developed specifically for the new Grade 7 Science Curriculum provides sold science process skill reinforcement, engaging text and visuals, and a wide chioce of easy-to-do hands-on activities to meet the needs of every learner Student Text: Features - Covers 100 of the prescribed Learning Outcomes presented in the British Columbia curriculum for Grade 7 Science - Developed and reviewd by British Columbia teachers and consultants for all regions of the province - Created with the non-specialist teacher''s needs in mind - Written and designed to ensure comprehension and enjoyment by all levels and types of learners - Labs and activities are suited to both elementary and middle school classrooms and feature inexpensive, easy-to-obtain materials - Based on a constructivist learning philosophy that builds on students'' prior knowledge and understanding while dispelling misconceptions - Validates and reflects students'' own experience as learners and as members of a local community - Features photographs, locations, examples, role models, and careers specific to British Columbia Student Workbook: This 200 page softcover workbook reinforces student learning and science literacy while also offering modified activities, enrichment and extension, additional vocabulary practice, further practice of science process skills, support for reading comprehension, and additional opportunities for assessment and evaluation.

Explores the bleak past, exciting present and hopeful future of killer, humpback, gray, and minke whales as well as Pacific white-sided dolphins and Dall''s and harbor porpoise.

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