Momentous Materials
(Set of 8)
$79.60 – $199.60
People use an incredible variety of materials to make life easier. Each book in this fascinating series examines how a material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the ways that people use it. Each book also features a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Description
People use an incredible variety of materials to make life easier. Each book in this fascinating series examines how a material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the ways that people use it. Each book also features a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Correlation with Curriculum Standards
Reviews
“The Momentous Materials series draws attention to some of the ubiquitous materials we use on a daily basis in our homes, on our modes of transportation, and out and about in our communities but probably never even consider.” —Booklist
Plastic: “Plastic emphasizes myriad environmental problems associated with this convenient material and why human consumption is so hard to change. . . . All of the titles feature color photos of the production process and address problems with recycling the material and the impact this has on the planet.” —Booklist
Rubber: “Rubber highlights how the vulcanization process transformed rubber production, making the material strong enough to use in tires. . . . All of the titles feature color photos of the production process and address problems with recycling the material and the impact this has on the planet.” —Booklist
Silicon: “Silicon explains this material’s value as a semiconductor for electricity in technology products like computers and smartphones. . . . All of the titles feature color photos of the production process and address problems with recycling the material and the impact this has on the planet.” —Booklist
Steel: “Steel describes the long history of this material and how a cheaper and faster method of producing it revolutionized construction, transportation, and other industries. All of the titles feature color photos of the production process and address problems with recycling the material and the impact this has on the planet.” —Booklist
Title Details
Concrete
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at concrete, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at concrete, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 580L
Guided Reading Level: P
Teacher Resources
Cotton
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at cotton, with an overview of how the material was first produced, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at cotton, with an overview of how the material was first produced, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 560L
Guided Reading Level: P
Teacher Resources
Glass
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at glass, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at glass, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 560L
Guided Reading Level: P
Teacher Resources
Graphene
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at graphene, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at graphene, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 660L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Teacher Resources
Plastic
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at plastic, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at plastic, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 530L
Guided Reading Level: P
Teacher Resources
Rubber
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at rubber, with an overview of how the material was first produced, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at rubber, with an overview of how the material was first produced, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 570L
Guided Reading Level: P
Teacher Resources
Silicon
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at silicon, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at silicon, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 530L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Teacher Resources
Steel
$9.95 – $24.95
This book offers readers a fascinating look at steel, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5. Preview this book.
Description
This book offers readers a fascinating look at steel, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Specifications
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 670
Lexile: 550L
Guided Reading Level: P