Science and Engineering Leveled Readers for Grades K-5

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Science and Engineering Leveled Readers

Science and Engineering Leveled Readers let teachers bring engaging science and engineering content to their students at appropriate levels while helping them build confidence and a strong learning foundation. These brand new Leveled Readers, including some from ScienceFusion^® authors Marjorie Frank, Michael DiSpezio and Michael Heithaus, were specifically written to address and maximize student comprehension of the Next Generation Science Standards*.

Science and Engineering Leveled Readers in your classroom
- Multiple levels are designed to maximize the success of entire classrooms and individual learners
- Teacher Guides detail instruction using Extra-Support, On-Level, and Enrichment Readers
- Easy, on-the-go access with print and digital Readers in English and Spanish
*NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Achieve, Inc. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
ScienceFusion® is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Why?

Written by Science and Literacy Experts

ScienceFusion^® authors Marjorie Frank, Michael DiSpezio, and Michael Heithaus wrote a number of our Science and Engineering Leveled Readers.

Path to Next Generation Science Standards

The Science and Engineering Leveled Readers combined with ScienceSaurus^® provide coverage of the Disciplinary Core Ideas within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS*).

Support for Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

The Leveled Readers provide nonfiction (informational) text selections as required by the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts.

Correlations

Correlation guides indicate where—and in many cases how—the NGSS and Common Core State Standards are addressed in the program.

*NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Achieve, Inc. ScienceFusion® and ScienceSaurus® are registered trademarks of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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Path to Next Generation Science Standards

The Science and Engineering Leveled Readers combined with ScienceSaurus^® provide coverage of the Disciplinary Core Ideas within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS*).

The Teacher Guide includes a correlation to NGSS.

*NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Achieve, Inc.
Experienced Author Team

All Science and Engineering Leveled Readers were written by science and literacy experts to ensure they meet a variety of student needs. In fact, ScienceFusion authors Marjorie Frank, Michael DiSpezio, and Michael Heithaus wrote some of the Readers.

Michael DiSpezio - Program Author

Michael DiSpezio’s wide knowledge of the engineering design process is on display in the enrichment readers he penned for the Science and Engineering Leveled Readers on topics as diverse as designing amusement park rides, using wind energy, building the International Space Station, and digging a massive water tunnel under New York City. His STEM insights are particularly timely as one of the new strands in NGSS is Engineering Design.

Michael Heithaus - Program Author

Michael Heithaus describes his research projects in localities as diverse as the Costa Rican rain forest, the Galapagos Islands, Western Australia’s Shark Bay, and the Shark River of Florida’s Everglades in four lively Enrichment Readers he authored for the Science and Engineering Leveled Readers. These topics offer young readers insights into a number of Cross-Cutting Concepts from NGSS, including systems and systems models; energy and matter: flows, cycles, and conservation; and stability.

Marjorie Frank - Program Author

Amazing animal adaptations, Hawaii’s volcanoes, and extreme weather records are topics Marjorie Frank describes with clarity and charm in the Enrichment Readers she wrote for the Science and Engineering Leveled Readers library. Her writing is sure to both inform younger students and spark their curiosity as these readers allow them explore NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas in earth and space science.
Support for Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

The Leveled Readers provide nonfiction (informational) text selections as required by the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts.

Correlations

Correlation guides indicate where—and in many cases how—the Next Generation Science Standards* and Common Core State Standards are addressed in the program. Download a PDF to see specifics at a particular level.

Correlations to Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Ideas

Grades K–5 (3.24 MB)

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

Grade K (30 KB)	Grade 1 (29 KB)	Grade 2 (26 KB)
Grade 3 (31 KB)	Grade 4 (32 KB)	Grade 5 (32 KB)

*NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Achieve, Inc.

Features
The Science and Engineering Leveled Readers provide teachers and students with the support they need to lay the foundation for the new science standards.

Supports All Learners

The Leveled Readers deliver a wide range of readability levels—for each concept, at each grade. Choose from On Level, Extra Support, and Enrichment in both English and Spanish.
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Print and Digital Options

Maximize student success! Digital options include online access and through the HMH Readers app.
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Teaching Support

At each grade, a Teacher Guide helps teachers ensure that their students—English and Spanish—are supported during reading, instruction, and response activities.
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- Supports All Learners
  
  The Leveled Readers deliver a wide range of readability levels—for each concept, at each grade. Choose from On Level, Extra Support, and Enrichment in both English and Spanish. Leveled Readers are available in print and digital formats to meet the needs of your classroom.
  
  On Level
  
  The On-Level Readers introduce key concepts and vocabulary related to a science or engineering topic. Hands-on and written-response activities for each Reader are included in the Teacher Guide.
  
  Extra Support
  
  Each Extra-Support Reader shares a title, illustrations, vocabulary, and concepts with the On-Level Reader, but at a below-grade reading level and with additional comprehension aids. Hands-on and written-response activities are also included in the Teacher Guide.
  
  Enrichment
  
  Enrichment Readers provide high-interest nonfiction to enrich and extend concepts and vocabulary with content written by experts in literacy and science. Hands-on and written-response activities for each Reader are also included in the Teacher Guide.
  
  Teacher Guide
  
  The Teacher Guide for each grade provides teaching strategies and activities for using each of the Readers, as well as reproducible English and Spanish worksheets. On-Level and Extra-Support worksheets focus on vocabulary development, while Enrichment worksheets reinforce and enrich content. The Teacher Guide includes a correlation to Next Generation Science Standards*.
  
  *NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Achieve, Inc.
- Print and Digital Options
  
  With print and digital options, Science and Engineering Leveled Readers can be used to maximize student success. Digital options include online access through the HMH Readers app, so students can read Leveled Readers anytime, anywhere! The innovative and engaging format for touchscreen mobile devices features audio with highlighting, bookmarking, and the ability for users to record themselves reading a book.
  
  Start by searching for "HMH Readers" on the App Store℠, Windows^® Store, or Google Play™ or click on the links below. Then download and install the free HMH Readers app, which includes preview Readers free of charge.
  
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- Teaching Support
  
  The Teacher Guide for each grade provides teaching strategies and activities for using each of the Readers, as well as reproducible English and Spanish worksheets. On-Level and Extra-Support worksheets focus on vocabulary development, while Enrichment worksheets reinforce and enrich content. The Teacher Guide includes a correlation to Next Generation Science Standards*.
  
  Before Reading Strategies
  
  Before Reading strategies focus on three concepts: directing students to the vocabulary words, helping students organize their thoughts around content, and previewing text and graphics.
  
  During Reading
  
  The During Reading section offers discussion questions that can be utilized throughout the text, addressing comprehension and vocabulary as well as content standards.
  
  Response to Reading
  
  Sum It Up! and Write It Down! activities are a part of the Response to Reading and support students learning how to express what they learned in multiple ways.
  
  Vocabulary Review: English
  
  Vocabulary Reviews allow students the opportunity to practice using new vocabulary word through activities such as sentence completion and crossword puzzles.
  
  Vocabulary Review: Spanish
  
  All Teacher Guides include strategies for English language learners and student worksheets in Spanish.
  
  *NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Achieve, Inc.
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