[July 22, 2014]

New Book Series from NSTA Kids Sparks Children's Interest in Physical Science and Reading

Elementary school children can learn about the science of shadows, properties, light and color, simple machines, and sound while they improve their reading skills with five new books from NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press. The books are part of the I Wonder Why series, written by noted science educator Lawrence F. Lowery.

Teachers and parents can use these age-appropriate resources to supplement and extend science programs and develop children's interest in physical science. The books include lively narratives and observations that combine sound science with colorful graphics. At the back of each volume is a Parent/Teacher Handbook that provides background information on the topic as well as illustrated physical science activities.

Dark as a Shadow, which tells how light and objects interact to create shadows, is written in lively verse that will have young children following along. Browse free sample pages at the NSTA Science Store website. (Stock # PB330X15, ISBN # 978-1-941316-06-1)

Rubber vs. Glass introduces the concept of properties through the story of a friendly debae between twins. Browse free sample pages at the NSTA Science Store website. (Stock # PB330X11, ISBN # 978-1-938946-50-9)

Light and Color unfolds as a series of observations about light and prompts children to learn through informal experiments with mirrors and prisms. Browse free sample pages at the NSTA Science Store website. (Stock # PB330X12, ISBN # 978-1-938946-51-6)

Michael's Racing Machine provides an easy-to-understand lesson in how simple machines are all around, making work easier and faster. Browse free sample pages at the NSTA Science Store website. (Stock # PB330X14, ISBN # 978-1-941316-05-4)

Sounds Are High, Sounds Are Low is a whimsical introduction to pitch and volume that encourages young children to provide their own sound effects. Browse free sample pages at the NSTA Science Store website. (Stock # PB330X13, ISBN # 978-1-941316-04-7)

Each of the 36-page books in this series is priced at $11.95 and discount-priced for NSTA members at $9.56.

For additional information or to purchase any of the I Wonder Why books, visit the NSTA Science Store. To order by phone, call 800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays.

About NSTA

The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes approximately 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

NSTA Press^® produces 25-30 new books and e-books each year. Focused on the preK-college market and specifically aimed at teachers of science, NSTA Press titles offer a unique blend of accurate scientific content and sound teaching strategies.

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