Copyright Date:
2014
Edition Date:
2014
Release Date:
01/01/14
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-624-31780-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-624-31780-4
Dewey:
639.97
LCCN:
2013045290
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)
ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Forecasting a Flood . ISBN 9781624317781 ; ISBN 9781624317880 ; ISBN 9781624318085 . LC 2013042106. ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Investigating a Crime Scene . ISBN 9781624317774 ; ISBN 9781624317873 ; ISBN 9781624318078 . LC 2013036996. ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Pondering Pollution . ISBN 9781624317798 ; ISBN 9781624317897 ; ISBN 9781624318092 . LC 2013038032. ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Searching the Sky . ISBN 9781624317828 ; ISBN 9781624317927 ; ISBN 9781624318122 . LC 2013045700. ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Tracking an Epidemic . ISBN 9781624317767 ; ISBN 9781624317866 ; ISBN 9781624318061 . ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Understanding Insects . ISBN 9781624317835 ; ISBN 9781624317934 ; ISBN 9781624318139 . LC 2013042108. ORR, Tamra B. Follow the Clues: Unearthing Fossils . ISBN 9781624317811 ; ISBN 9781624317910 ; ISBN 9781624318016 . LC 2013045292. ea vol: 32p. (Science Explorer Series: Follow the Clues). bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. diags. photos. websites. Cherry Lake . 2014. lib. ed. $28.50. pap. $9.95. ebk. $28.50. Gr 4-6 Marching in lockstep with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), these episodes, though fictional, not only portray a series of specifically detailed scientific investigations conducted largely by young people, but even feature highlighted keywords in several of the narratives drawn from the NGSS list of best practices. The scenarios range from two young skygazers trying to prove that a certain rock is a meteorite to an epidemiologist's daughter tracking down the origin of a local flu epidemic. The procedures are laid out in clear, easily imitable steps, illustrated with a mix of scientific photos or diagrams and encouraging pictures of young researchers at work, and capped by relatively generous lists of further resources on the given topic.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Word Count:
3,069
Reading Level:
4.9
Interest Level:
4-7
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 4.9
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 166984
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:5.3 /
points:3.0 /
quiz:Q64134
Lexile:
800L
Guided Reading Level:
V
The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens as animals approach extinction. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.