Science Naturally's Event Sales Program allows you to fundraise while offering quality STEM materials to your customers, families, or event participants. Order ahead, send back anything left after the event, and pay 50% off retail for the books you sold. EVENT SALES PROGRAM Our Event Sales Program allows you to fundraise while offering quality STEM materials to your customers, families, or event participants. Perfect for book fairs, conferences, and more! Here's how it works: Select the books you'd like by browsing our store Order any of our books at a 50% discount Return the books that you don't sell Receive your bill after your event Only pay for the books you sold To learn more or to place an order, contact Martha at Martha@ScienceNaturally.com or 1-866-724-8976 "These are some of the most engaging nonfiction books I have ever read!" -Sonya Smith Science Field Coordinator, ATOMS2XP and IMPACT2, Mississippi State, MS "We love the Science Naturally Event Sales Program. It allows us to offer great products to our students with no money upfront." -Doug Tackett PTA Dad Amarillo, TX Download our Book Sale flyer for more information

The school student council was putting up decorations for the Valentine's Day party later that day in the multi-purpose room. Elinor came into the room... Febrero Seleccionado de: One Minute Mysteries: More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! • Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más misterios Cortos que Resuelves con Ciencias! Helados de frío —No puedo creer que mi madre me hizo usar este abrigo pesado —se quejaba Paige mientras caminaba a la escuela con sus amigas una mañana. —Mi madre es igual —dijo Tyra, chapoteando en un charco con sus botas impermeables. —Oigan, esperen un momento —dijo Lin, recogiendo el sombrero que se le había volado de la cabeza—. ¿Sus madres estaban escuchando esa estación de radio nueva que toca las canciones viejas que le gustan a los padres? —¡Sí! —dijo Paige—. ¡No puedo creer la música que tocan! —¡Algunas de esas canciones deben tener 20 años! —añadió Tyra. —Estaba puesta en nuestra casa también —dijo Lin—. Escuché al locutor decír que se sentiría como -4 grados Celsius esta mañana y fue entonces que mi mamá me entregó estos guantes. —¿Y qué? —preguntó Paige. —Entiendo lo que quiere decir Lin —dijo Tyra, saltando de charco en charco—. A -4 grados Celsius el agua estaría congelada. El agua se congela a 0 grados Celsius o menos. —Creo que nuestros padres debieran empezar a escuchar otra estación de radio —dijo Lin. —No creo que eso ayude —dijo Paige. —¿Por qué no? La gente de esa estación claramente no sabe nada del tiempo ni de la música —dijo Tyra. REVELAR RESPUESTA

Science, Naturally is an independent press committed to increasing bilingual science and math literacy in early childhood education. About Science, Naturally! Science Naturally: Enhancing Literacy in Science and Math Science Naturally, an imprint of Platypus Media, operates as an independent press situated in Washington, D.C. Our mission revolves around fostering a deeper understanding of science and math by demystifying these subjects in entertaining and enlightening ways. Utilizing both fictional and nonfictional forms, diverse characters, and engaging formats, we strive to make intimidating topics intriguing and accessible to scientists, mathematicians, and book enthusiasts of all ages. Diverse Reach and Accessibility Initiatives: To ensure broad accessibility, we've translated our books into over six languages, developed bilingual, eBook, and braille editions, and partnered with literacy programs offering discounted books to under-served students. Refer to our list of partners below. Empowering Educators: Our Professional Development seminars and complimentary educational resources empower educators, enabling them to bridge the gap between the blackboard and the blacktop. Our books have earned recognition as valuable supplemental resources, receiving awards and accolades from literacy, education, and parenting groups. Each book holds the esteemed "Recommends" designation from the National Science Teachers Association. Alignment with Educational Standards: Our content aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and supports the Common Core State Standards. Visit our website for detailed articulations and additional standards. Distribution and Inquiry: Science Naturally books are distributed by the National Book Network. For more information, publication catalogs, or details on becoming one of our esteemed authors, reach out to us via phone or visit our online platform. Discover, Read, and Stay Curious: You might encounter our books in schools, neighborhood book boxes, or literacy programs. Wherever you find them, we hope they inspire you to read, tackle challenging problems, and nurture your curiosity. Meet the Team Dia L. Michels Owner / Publisher Ali Trujillo Chief Operating Officer Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Meet the Full Team Partners Our Partners We are proud to partner with many organizations that bring important educational books and resources to as many students as possible. Our partners include: Platyus Media Check out PlatypusMedia Want to know more about our parent company? READ MORE

Want to gain experience at a small independent press? Come join us for a publishing internship! Internship Opportunities We are always seeking interns to help us out in the off ice and provide opportunities for young people to expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. Through our internship program, students gain invaluable, real-life working experience, new skills, and a passion for educational children's books. Science Naturally's unique Editorial and Marketing Associate Program gives our interns an opportunity to assist in all aspects of a small publishing house, including manuscript evaluation, editorial, marketing, sales, inventory management, and administration. Editorial and Marketing Associate Internship Program Duties may include, but are not limited to: Reading and critiquing manuscript and art submissions Editing manuscripts in production and creating marketing materials Supporting the launch of new titles Assisting with arranging author appearances and events Supporting trade show endeavors Maintaining various media resources, customer records, and other lists Researching new media and sales outlets Customer follow up and sales Packing orders Helping support the work of the office We mentor 2-4 interns in all aspects of the publishing business each semester and during the summer. Interns are expected to work 12-20 hours/week during the semester and 20-30 hours/week during the summer. Our internships are unpaid, but we do reimburse local travel expenses up to $7.00/day. We are located in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Capitol (at the Union Station Metro stop). For summer internships, please apply by April 1. For fall internships, please apply by August 1. For spring internships, please apply by November 1. To apply, send a resume, writing sample, two references, and availability to: Ali Trujillo Ali.Trujillo@ScienceNaturally.com 202-465-4798

Science, Naturally is an independent press committed to increasing science and math literacy in early childhood education. Check out our latest edition of the popular Mystery of the Month series! MYSTERY OF THE MONTH Mystery of the Month is a monthly email that challenges you with one of the mysteries from the books in our One Minute Mysteries series . These award-winning books feature one-page, literature-based math and science brainteasers. Lee esta pagina en español Each story takes just one minute to read and challenges a kid’s knowledge in a variety of science and math disciplines. The brainteasers can be used as independent reading for kids, a guessing game for families, a springboard for school projects, a bell ringer for teachers, or an assessment tool for math and science knowledge and literacy. Educators embrace the mysteries because they help kids extract the important data needed to solve science, math, and logic problems while strengthening and rewarding reading skills. Parents embrace them because they keep their kids excited about learning. Kids embrace them because they are fun! Check out the most recent Mysteries of the Month by clicking the buttons below: May Mystery June Mystery July Mystery Sign up here to get the Mystery of the Month delivered straight to your inbox:

Educational resources for increasing bilingual science and math literacy in early childhood education. Science, Naturally! is committed to creating and distributing quality products that explore and demystify STEM topics in entertaining and enlightening ways. We pride ourselves in not only offering great products, but in providing the resources parents, educators, and librarians need to extend and expand the content and use our books as effective learning tools. This page contains: All the resources here are available at no charge! -Teacher's Guides -Daily Circuit Activity Sheets -Hands-on Activities -Math Resources -Games created with Python -STEM Education Power Points -Curricula articulation Read More Click below to see how four presidential awardees developed lessons around our titles! Wondering how educators use our books? -Teacher's Guides TEACHER'S GUIDES These guides turn our books into powerful educational tools—maximizing their impact in any learning environment. 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These sample activities leave kids itching for more entertaining and educational mysteries and brainteasers. The perfect handout to keep kids entertained and learning on long car rides, between appointments, or at the beginning of class—any time is the perfect time for these newspaper-style worksheets! Click below to download The Daily Circuit Weekend Edition -Hands-on Activities HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES These downloadable 1–2 page activities are adapted from our Teacher’s Guides. Each hands-on experiment or worksheet extends the themes of the books, offering kids a fun and interactive way to deepen their learning. Click on the icon or activity name below to download! Science Mystery Investigations and Materials Eggcellent Idea Don't Rain on My Parade Stars In Their Eyes Prefix, Root, and Suffix Whiteboard Game Double Dealing Occupational Hazards My Favorite Dinosaur Math Mystery Investigations and Materials Roll Of The Dice Corralling the Problem Habitat Classification Rhyming Word What is a Mammal? What's at the End of Your Arm? Map Quest Toss-Up Ice Cream, Anyone? Animal Research Baleen Scene Elephant Teeth Whale Blubber Adaptable Necks Biodiversity Imaginative Mammals Koala Odor Biographical Report Matching Biologists Careers in Biology Nature Sleuth Careers in Physics Giant Bubbles Nuclear Fission Tin Foil Boats Listening to Your Heartbeat Types of Doctors Major Organs and Organ Systems Animal Adventure Touch What Do We Call Them? Who Snuggles and Who Nuzzles? DNA Model Element Scavenger Hunt Bad Fruit Imitating Alchemy Biomaterials Paper Airplanes The Bain-Marie and the Double Boiler Parts of a Plant Capillary Action Conservation and Preservation Acting Out Atoms Opposites Attract States of Matter Element Matching Game Numerical Names How to Read the Periodic Table How Big is a Mole? A Chemist's Classified Cookie Recipe We are proud to partner with: a digital platform where educators can collaborate and share learning resources—for free! CHECK OUT OUR FIRST THREE RESOURCES: Ice Cream, Anyone? Double Dealing Roll of the Dice Visit Our Partner Page SUGGESTED MATH RESOURCES These apps are perfect for incorporating math into your child's home routine! All are available at no charge on Apple and Android devices. Bedtime Math Ages 3-9 Mini Math Ages 3-5 Geoboard Ages 4+ Money Pieces Ages 4+ Number Frames Ages 4+ Math Vocabulary Grades K-5 Number Rack Ages 4+ Fractions Ages 4+ Number Line Ages 4+ Pattern Shapes Grades K-5 Number Pieces Basic Primary Grades Number Pieces Middle Grades Math Matters to Me increases the general awareness and interest of the math happening all around us! Learn how math applies to... Driving Baking Time Rainbows -Math Resources Learning to code? Explore the Juniverse! Play free games and see other fun projects created by students and instructors of Juni Learning. Each project was made with Python and displays the code on a split screen. STEM EDUCATION POWERPOINTS Are you a teacher teaching teachers? We created these professional development resources to show educators how to use our books. Click the titles below to download! Creativity, Curiosity, and Critical Thinking Combined: Sparking Your Child's Interest in Science Life Cycle Learning Through Mammal Stories Understanding How Special it is to Grow Up Human: Exploring How We Can Classify Mammals in Ways that are Meaningful to Kids Literacy and Hands-On STEM -STEM Education Power Points -Games created with Python ARTICULATION OF SCIENCE NATURALLY BOOKS To National Science & Math Standards Click on the images below to download curricula articulations for each Science, Naturally! title: -Curricula articulation

Featuring kids and cats from all over the world, this illustrated social-emotional learning book is now in paperback! Young readers will learn to look for the different ways their friends—human and feline alike—share their feelings. Paperback Edition Coming September 2024 Cats hav e a lot to say! Just like people, cats share their feelings in all sorts of ways. It's up to us to uncover what our furry friends are trying to tell us. Are they gently purring or curiously crouching? Is their tail straight or swishing? Featuring a diverse cast of kids and cats from all over the world, this social-emotional learning book, now available in an English paperback edition, models empathy and compassion. Young readers will learn to look for the different ways their friends—human and feline alike—share their feelings. Written by award-winning author (and cat owner) Guy Brown, with colorful and lively illustrations from Davide Ortu, How Cats Say I Love You teaches young kids how to care for others' feelings as well as their own, while showing that healthy relationships are rooted in communication. . PREORDER IN PAPERBACK ORDER IN HARDCOVER Book details Paperback (ISBN 978-1-951995-12-6) $14.95 Age range 2 - 7 years Grade range Pre-K - 2nd Grade Trim Size 8" x 8" Page Count 32 pages Get the Bilingual edition ORDER Praise for How Cats Say I love You “A fun and engaging book with lively illustrations, How Cats Say I Love You teaches young children to explore emotions and communication with the help of cats from around the world. A valuable resource for parents and educators alike.” — Janan Cain, author of the bestselling books The Way I Feel and The Way I Feel Too "Delightfully playful! This culturally diverse book models ways for children to manage their emotions and how to be mindful of the emotions of others. A warm and joyful addition to any young child's library." —A. Heather E. Halperin, MSW, LCSW, Retired Faculty USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA MEET THE AUTHOR Author and TV meteorologist Guy Brown ca n be seen forecasting the weather on-air today in New York City. He enjoys volunteering at local elementary schools, where he shares his passion for meteorology with children. How Cats Say I Love You is his second children's book, inspired by his beloved pet cat, Rosalie. He also dabbles in acrylic painting, and is an active member of the National Weather Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. MEET THE Illustrator Davide Ortu is an Italian artist now living in Spain. He studied art in Cagliari Arts Lyceum FOISO FOIS, Sardinia. He began as a graphic designer in advertising before moving to Madrid, where he discovered the world of children's illustrations. Through the use of intense colors, atmospheres between dreams and reality, and fantastic elements, his artwork stops time to show the biggest emotions in the smallest people.

Our Commitment to Accessibility At Science Naturally, we are dedicated to accessibility. We create diverse characters in our stories to highlight empathy , kindness , and compassion , providing empowering representation for our curious readers worldwide. We are also devoted to making educational resources on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects more accessible to a diverse audience. We have partnered with Atomic Hands, an organization that produces educational STEM videos in ASL (American Sign Language), to make these topics more accessible for children with hearing impairments. Check out the new ASL-translated editions of select titles from our Science Wide Open series, featuring women in various STEM fields, as well as Atoms , the first early childhood book in the My First Science Textbook series. These ASL STEM Storybooks are available to watch on the Atomic Hands website , featuring ASL interpreters with careers in STEM. Both series are also available in multiple formats on our website. Look out for our reflowable eBook edition of How Do You See the World? , which explains different types of eye conditions and normalizes both visual impairments and the tools and technology used to improve vision or mobility. This reflowable eBook was specifically created for children experiencing blindness and low vision, with features including: Detailed alt text for the book’s illustrations Full display transformability High-contrast image text Navigation features, including a page list to match the original hardcover edition Text-to-speech compatibility Updates to the content for the purpose of clarity Fixed format and reflowable eBook available soon on: Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Overdrive The book is currently available as a hardback. Find our Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin, Korean, Haitian Creole, and Dutch translations of our most loved books, Cuddled and Carried , This is How I Grow , Babies Nurse, our Science Wide Open series, How Cats Say I Love You , and more HERE ! Our diverse translations are at the heart of our accessibility work at Platypus Media, as we aim to provide non-English speaking children the opportunity to read about the diverse characters, narratives, and educational material that spark their curiosity.

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Can you solve this month's mystery? —Feliz cumpleaños a ti —cantaban las amigas de Samara en la cafetería mientras ella se ponía colorada de la vergüenza.  Esa mañana Samara había traído magdalenas de su casa, y ahora le estaba dando las que quedaban a las niñas con quien almorzaba todos los días, Natalia y Viol Abril Seleccionado de: One Minute Mysteries: More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! • Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más misterios cortos que resuelves con ciencias! Vete a caminar Los estudiantes estaban felices con el clima el día de la excursión. Había llovido todo el día y la noche anterior, pero esta mañana solo estaba fresco y nublado mientras los niños caminaban hacia el Centro de Visitantes. La clase estaba estudiando distintos ecosistemas, y había tomado un autobús a un parque con un prado, un estanque y bosques. Estaban divididos en tres grupos para buscar muestras y tomar fotos. Tenían radio-teléfonos para mantenerse en contacto, porque los teléfonos celulares no funcionaban allí. Un grupo tomó un sendero largo y empinado para llegar al Estanque del Sapo con el Sr. Wysor. El grupo de Marcel y Tucker cruzó hacia la pradera con la Sra. Smith, mientras que el tercer grupo se encargó de estudiar el bosque en una ladera con la Sra. Hammerick. Después de más o menos una hora, el grupo de la Sra. Smith había terminado. Regresó al Centro de Visitantes, pero ninguno de los otros grupos había regresado. La Sra. Smith le pidió a Marcel que verificara cómo estaban los demás. —Terminamos en el prado y podemos irnos en cualquier momento. ¿Cómo están ustedes? Cambio —dijo por el radio-teléfono. —Tenemos nuestras muestras y estamos tomando las últimas fotos. Caminaremos de regreso en un par de minutos. Cambio- —respondió una voz. —Estamos tomando muestras, pero hay tanta neblina aquí que las fotos no saldrán. Dennos otros 20 minutos. Tal vez la niebla se levante. Cambio —respondió otra voz. —No reconocí esas voces. ¿Cuál grupo necesita más tiempo? —le preguntó Tucker a Marcel. REVELAR RESPUESTA

Science, Naturally is an independent press committed to increasing bilingual science and math literacy in early childhood education. We know that every classroom in the country needs more STEM materials, but we also know that schools in the US are chronically underfunded. We are here to solve both problems! Our award-winning trade books are the perfect way to expand and enhance your classroom and ELO curricula. We've helped numerous schools apply for grants to get these STEM resources in their classrooms and libraries. Let us help you! This page contains: Foundation Grant Resource Document Freelance Grant Writers Grant Resources gRANT wRITERS Need a grant writer? Hiring a grant writer can be an effective way of bringing resources into your institution. A number of individuals who have worked as grant writers and may be able to work with you on grant requests either as a writer or as a consultant is listed below. ** Science, Naturally! has no financial connection to any of these individuals. ** Audella Patterson | Independent Consultant | 909-609-4035 Patterson has helped to research, review, match, and prepare grant/proposal applications for various nonprofit entities, including school districts, museums, children and youth afterschool, faith-based, etc., covering a variety of areas, including education, STEMs, health, physical fitness, technology, capacity building, etc. 23 successful years in: Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies, Foundations, and Corporate Grant/Proposal Research, Project Development and Writing Program/Project Design/Development Budget Development Strategic Planning ~ Retreat Facilitation (3-5 year development plans) Material Development: By-Laws, Conflict of Interest Statements, Agency Policy, Employee Handbooks, Training Material, P/R material (brochures, donor letters/solicitation, media ads and PSAs) Events Design/Planning to Cultivate Individual Membership Donor Development Board/Staff Development/Training 6 successful years in: Non-profit design, mission, vision, purpose setups, state corporate applications, and 100% IRS 501 c3 nonprofit approvals including areas for Native American, health, senior residential facilities and faith-based organizations. Published Amazon Kindle Book: How to Set Up a Non Profit Pamela Chapman | Director of Science & Urban Education | Exploring the Elements Exploring the Elements strives to provide quality STEM educational pathways for under- served and underrepresented students. We provide a variety of services to meet the needs of the 21st C. student and educator. We provide consulting services for integrating STEM components into the curriculum. Over the last 10 years, Pamela Chapman has assisted various schools in procuring almost $1 million in grant funding. Thomas Medcalf | K-5 Science Resource Teacher Thomas Medcalf is a science resources teacher, science curriculum writer, and elementary science professional development trainer in West Palm Beach, FL. He has successfully written and received elementary STEM grants. FOUNDATION GRANT RESOURCE DOCUMENT We have helped many schools locate foundations that support STEM education and successfully apply for funding. Click the links below for our guide: Successful Foundation Grant Recipients Schools, camps and other educational programs have used grant money to buy large quantities of Science, Naturally books at discount prices. Here are some of the recipients: Advancing Teachers of Middle School Science, Mississippi State, MS ATOMS2XP, or Advancing Teachers of Middle School Science, is a program with the goal of increasing the number of highly qualified 4th - 8th grade science teachers across Mississippi. Using funds from a U.S. Department of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant, they were able to purchase Science, Naturally! math and science books to distribute to the teachers attending their 2013 Spring Training Workshop. Prince George’s County Public Schools, Prince George’s County, MD Prince George’s County Public Schools used STEM grant funds to purchase 1,000 copies of Science, Naturally! titles. For two consecutive years, these books were given as gifts to students who qualified to participate in the annual Kids for Science STEM Fair. Each participant received a book the morning of the Fair to read while the judging was taking place. The kids, whether they placed in the Fair or not, all took home a quality STEM item to enjoy and help form a STEM home library of their own. Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Montessori educates over 300 children in grades preK-6, and they have no library budget. They received a community grant to purchase hundreds of new books from Science, Naturally!, greatly expanding their school library and allowing them to send books home with students as gifts. In a city where a full third of the adult population lacks basic reading skills, not only do these books enhance students’ math and science education, but they provide encouragement to students to read at home. Watauga Middle School, Watauga, TX Watauga Middle School is a Title I school that serves a high population of at-risk and economically disadvantaged students. They had Title I funds that were not earmarked for specific disciplines, but since science and math were their lowest performing areas, grant requests in those areas were given priority consideration. According to the school, the textbooks they use for math and science are not engaging and are often above the reading level of their students, so having something fun for the students to read in math and science was a huge benefit. They will incorporate Science, Naturally! books into their science classes’ interactive journaling campus-wide. Palomar College, GFSPS, San Marcos, CA This summer camp for underprivileged kids in San Diego bought 1,100 Science, Naturally! titles using state and federal GEAR UP funding. The books were used to inspire the kids about math and science and to stimulate camp activities. Participants were given the books to keep at the end of the program. Robert Brent Elementary School, Washington, DC Robert Brent Elementary is a Washington, D.C. public school. They serve 330 students, pre-K-5. Their diversity drops dramatically as students advance to upper grades. Almost the entire 4th and 5th grade classes qualify for free or reduced lunch. Their students scored in the 56th percentile in both math and reading on the DC-CAS, and the school believes that the number of word-problems on the math test contributed to the low scores. They submitted a successful grant request to a community foundation to purchase Science, Naturally! books for instructional resources nd as additions to their very limited school library. The Need for STEM Education A recent survey from Wired Magazine found that parents are more comfortable talking with their kids about drugs than about science and math. It’s not that parents don’t recognize that math and science are critical to their child’s future success, but when it comes down to actually doing something — that’s where they’re lacking. If parents need help connecting what they learned in school to the real world, is it any surprise that their children struggle with this, too? Scientists, educators and government experts agree there is a general lack of public understanding of science. Educators and employers are worried that too few Americans have functional literacy in math, science, technology and engineering. In a recent poll, just 26% of Americans believe they have a good understanding of science; 44% couldn't identify a single scientist, living or dead, whom they'd consider a role model for the nation's children. On a recent round of international tests, U.S. students rated below average in math and science literacy. Not only do a small fraction of our students understand the intricacies of science and math, but very few of America’s youth are preparing for careers in math and science. In 2009, the reading achievement gap between 8th grade students in low-poverty versus high-poverty schools was 34 points (out of 500). The mathematics achievement gap was 38 points. Here are some excerpts from a Washington Post article (Nov. 18, 2010) “Nation's public schools are improving, but still have a long way to go” : “The nation's high school seniors are performing slightly better in math and reading than they did in the middle of the last decade, new test results show, but a large majority continue to fall short of the federal standard for proficiency. But analysts said the federal test results (from the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress) offer plenty of reason for concern. The scores mean that 38 percent of seniors demonstrated proficiency in reading and 26 percent reached that level in math. In addition, reading scores remain lower than they were in 1992. And the report found essentially no progress in closing achievement gaps that separate white students from black and Hispanic peers. “Those results suggest that public schools must make quantum leaps to approach President Obama's goal of college and career readiness for all graduates…. ‘We've got a huge mountain to climb if we're serious about college readiness for everyone,’ said Chester E. Finn Jr., president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education think tank…Finn said the federal test results have implications for the nation's ability to compete globally. ‘We're not getting worse,’ he said, ‘but we're not getting better. And the rest of the world is getting better faster.’” How do we get our children interested in these subjects? How do we show kids that in real life, beyond the classroom, math and science are all around us? How do we explain the mysteries of math and science in ways that are exciting and easy to understand? President Obama is putting his money where his mouth is. With his increasing commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, groups promoting STEM are now in the national spotlight. His “Educate to Innovate” campaign is further proof of his commitment to math and science literacy in today’s youth. The new Museum of Math, the World Science Festival in New York City and the upcoming USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., with satellite events all over the country, are evidence of a national awareness that science and math are priorities—and that we need to inspire our kids about these subjects at a young age. The Importance of Trade Books "Why? This book helps kids answer that important question. Filled with kid-centric mini-mysteries and clear and concise solutions, One Minute Mysteries: 65 More Mysteries You Solve With Science encourages kids to think critically about real-life situations. With Next Generation Science Standards on the horizon, this book will be a sure hit in the classroom. An entertaining and educationally-engaging tool for science teachers everywhere!" —Gail O. Schulte, Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, Instructional Facilitator, Rutherford County Schools, TN “These books are some of the most engaging nonfiction books I have ever read! They correlate so well with our science curriculum and the Common Core State Standards. The reason we love them is because they have real-world applications. With Mississippi adopting the new Common Core State Standards, using nonfiction texts is very important. Science, Naturally!’s books are an excellent asset to our teachers' resource libraries!” —Sonya Smith, Science Field Coordinator, ATOMS2XP (Advancing Teachers of Middle School Science) and IMPACT2 (In-depth Mathematical Practices and Content Teacher Training), Mississippi State, MS Too many students today are filled with "book knowledge" they don't know how to use. They have memorized facts and filled in bubbles on standardized tests until their #2 pencils are worn down to nubs. Parents and educators are saying education should be more than that; it should place emphasis on problem solving, deep thinking, and critical analysis. When was the last time your biology textbook led to a stimulating discussion? Studies show that in contrast to textbooks, trade books can be a powerful tool to promote critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity. Instead of defining knowledge as memorized, disconnected facts, trade books promote real-world problem solving skills. Students who understand there are many “correct” ways to solve problems have a great advantage over those who believe there’s a single answer for every question. The Common Core State Standards, which are being implemented in 46 states and the District of Columbia, require well-researched informational text, well-crafted narrative text and readings that engage critical analysis and reward re-reading. Nonfiction texts will account for a full 70% of all reading assigned in the classroom. Textbooks will be de-emphasized and trade book use will be increased. Trade books can be used in math and science education in several ways: To read aloud to a class To introduce a math and science topic and related facts To answer student questions and generate further student questions To further explore a topic combined with hand-on experiences The most immediate benefit of using trade books is an increase in student engagement. Math and science is real and part of everyday life: it is alive in books that children, teachers and parents enjoy reading. Kids learn how to extract the important data needed to solve science and math problems while strengthening and rewarding reading skills. Sparking delight in a good book makes math and science more enjoyable to read and not as scary. References: Cox, Carol. “What the Research Says About Literature-Based Teaching and Science.” Reading Rockets. 25 Oct. 2012. Web. Price, Ruth, and Colleen Lennon. “Using Children’s Literature to Teach Mathematics.” Quantile. 25 Oct 2012. Web.< http://www.quantiles.com/resources/literaturemathematics.pdf> Ways to Use Our Supplemental STEM Books The main goal of providing these titles to your students is to increase their excitement about math and science by engaging them in fun, new ways. Some of them will go on to pursue STEM careers, others will not. The bottom line is that not being a scientist or a mathematician does not excuse them from understanding these subjects. Understanding these subjects will give them the tools to succeed in any field. Here are some suggestions of ways to incorporate the books into your program: Curricula Enrichment: Combining literature with science and mathematics blends fact and fiction to improve students’ language and communication skills, as well as adding dimension and understanding to these subjects. When they come together, literature, math and science become more interesting, engaging and applicable to real-life situations. Research has shown that students are more comfortable talking about math and science when it is incorporated in literature, and teachers can more easily identify misunderstandings students may have. When adults regularly discuss math and science concepts, children discover new connections around them on a daily basis. Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs): Many of the kids attending America’s public schools struggle with reading and have experienced limited success in math and science. They lack motivation to reach higher in these subjects because they do not understand how the material connects to daily life. You may propose to use grant money to create a demonstration project for implementing math and science enrichment that dovetails and extends existing curriculum. ELOs could be before-school programs, after-school programs, science and math clubs, Saturday extra learning time, and even summer programs (creating summer programs also aids in the reduction of Summer Learning Loss). You might propose using grant funds to create a detailed curriculum showing how these books can be used in ELOs to help children connect to and extend their classroom curriculum. Incentives for Success: Many organizations use our books as incentive rewards. Rewarding students can lead to academic and behavioral improvements, while sustaining their interest. You may propose grant funding to provide you with the ability to offer products to your students that are both relevant and useful. These incentives can be used for successful completion of the annual Science Fair, excellent class participation and/or satisfactory class grades. The affordability of these books means that schools can acquire them for not much more than they spend now on ribbons and trinkets. Giving students a high-quality book sends the message that they are worthy of a quality product. These motivational prizes will not only help them in the classroom, but will also help them establish and/or expand their home library. Classroom and School Library Expansion: You might state a goal for grant funding of using the money to enhance classroom libraries for the 3rd to 8th grade math and science rooms, as well as the school library. These books help build skills in reading, problem-solving, science and math, with supporting content correlated to your school’s math and science standards. Having these books at their disposal will get your kids excited about math and science through creative extensions of existing curricula with real life applications. In taking these steps to provide resources that can help students succeed in school, you are working to ensure the future of our nation by raising a generation of children who will feel confident in the crucial fields of math and science and will carry that knowledge into adulthood. Optimizing Downtime: The beginning of class can often be downtime as students take their seats and the teacher takes attendance. These books can be used to get students on task the moment they enter the classroom. Teachers around the country have embraced these books as perfect bell-ringers, helping students get focused and getting their brains warmed up. Similarly, they can help fill a five or ten minute gap at the end of class when the lesson is over but learning should not stop. Additionally, students are often inspired to write their own mysteries or science/math and questions, using the books as models. Content for Non-STEM Educators: These books add instant energy to the classroom. After all, a mystery (or a question) a day keeps boredom away! The books can be great resources for non-STEM educators who are taking over a STEM class temporarily or are tasked with incorporating STEM content into their classes, such as in a Literacy and Numeracy period, which many schools are adding to their school day. Book Fair and Other Fundraiser Resources: If your school holds book fairs, consider adding Science, Naturally! books to the selection. Book fairs promote an excitement for reading while providing a place where kids can easily preview and purchase affordable books to develop their home libraries. You might purchase the books at the bulk discount rate of up to 50% off (contact us for 500+ quantities) and use the fairs to raise funds to support your school library budget. Incredible Discounts and Sample Budget Small, but powerful. That’s the adage by which Science, Naturally! operates. Without the ties of a large, bureaucratic publisher, we can offer discounts up to 35% (contact us for 500+ quantities). Our award-winning products speak to our credibility. Our prices demonstrate our commitment to the great thinkers of tomorrow. 10-24 books................15% discount 25-49 books................20% discount 50-99 books................25% discount 100-499 books............35% discount 500+ books.................Please contact us All prices are in U.S. dollars Bulk discounts apply to quantity of the same item purchased. All orders are non-returnable. All orders must include company check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) or PayPal information. 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