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Grade 1. 2018. 16 pages. Lexile range: 370L–520L. This reader explores living vs. non-living things, life cycles, and the relationships and similarities between parents and children, all within the context of the American robin. Topics include: Little Birds Are Born; The Little Birds Grow Up; First Flight; Life Cycle of the American Robin; Science and Engineering Practices—Asking Questions; and the Career of an Aerospace Engineer. Soft cover.

Grade 1. 2018. 16 pages. Lexile range: 370L–520L. Exploring Organisms, part of the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™, explores living vs. non-living things, life cycles, and the relationships and similarities between parents and children, all within the context of the American robin. Topics include:

Developed to enhance the teaching of Building Blocks of Science® units and other science curriculums, the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Exploring Organisms reader supports inquiry-based science lessons with engaging informational text. The content gives students a natural transition from hands-on investigations, builds background knowledge to reinforce conceptual learning, and lets students apply relevant nonfiction to their own real-world experiences. Educational studies show that children are more likely to engage with a reading exercise when the literature is related to a recent hands-on activity. The reader helps improve reading comprehension and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards*. Soft cover.