Lerner Classroom

When Ellen Ochoa was young, male American astronauts walked on the moon. But girls were not allowed to be astronauts. Girls didn't often study science either--but Ochoa didn't let that stop her. In...

Our climate is changing fast, partly because of our energy use. Everything from turning on a light to driving a car consumes energy. Can new energy technology help combat climate change? Discover how...

What's the difference between climate and weather? What effect do rising temperatures have on Earth? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more. You'll find out how scientists are...

Critical thinking and comprehension questions, fun facts, and engaging text and illustrations help readers learn and understand how people grow, harvest, and celebrate food in fall.Author: Martha E...

How do trees make sweet maple syrup? Follow each step in the food production cycle--from planting sugar maple trees to pouring syrup on pancakes--in this fascinating book!Author: Melanie...

How does milk turn into frosty ice cream? Follow each step in the food production cycle--from milking a cow to eating a frozen treat--in this fascinating book!Author: Stacy Taus-BolstadPublisher:...

How does wheat turn into bread? Follow each step in the food production cycle--from planting wheat seeds to eating toast with jelly--in this fascinating book!Author: Stacy Taus-BolstadPublisher:...

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book!Author:...

In fall animals prepare for a long, cold winter. Readers will learn how squirrels, bears, geese, and butterflies change and get ready for winter. This book encourages readers to observe the world...

Young readers will learn to distinguish between the things they really need (food and clothing) and the things they want (toys!) in this fun, fresh look at wants and needs.Author: Laura Hamilton...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about rays. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about starfish. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning...

Watch as a boy makes map of his room to show his friend the location of the supplies he'll need to care of the boy's hamster while the family goes on vacation. Simple text takes early readers step by...

What do you want to be when you grow up? When Katherine Johnson was young, women weren't expected to go into the math and science fields. Johnson loved math, but she never thought she could be a...

Young readers will learn how vibrations make sound that we can hear in this accessible, photo-filled book. Simple text and vibrant photos bring basic science concepts to life and encourage kids to...

What are rules? What are laws? Who creates them? Why do we have to follow them? What happens if we break them? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts of...

What does it mean to forecast the weather? How do weather forecasters do their jobs? Readers will learn the ins and outs of weather forecasting in this book. Accessible text and appealing photos show...

Is it rainy? Cloudy? Stormy? Readers will learn the ins and outs of observing weather conditions in this book. Accessible text and appealing photos show the different weather conditions and encourage...

Eating a balanced diet is important. Healthy foods give you energy to learn and play. Do you know what the five food groups are? Or how much food from each group you need to stay healthy? Read this...

The digestive system is made up of the tongue, the esophagus, the stomach, the intestines, and other parts. But what does the digestive system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body...