Myrl Shireman: 22 books

Have you ever wondered how the foods you eat affect your body? Written for students in grade 6, Eating for Better Health explains which foods are best for the body and how eating a healthful diet prevents harmful diseases. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Have you ever been shocked by touching a doorknob? Do you know what causes the shock? Written for students in grade 4, Static Electricity and Lightning explains static electricity and how it relates to lightning. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

You may know that a magnet has a north and south pole, but do you know how magnets were discovered? Written for students in grade 4, Magnets covers the discovery of magnets and much more about magnets, the compass, and even the North Pole! This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

What does a whooping crane looks like? What does it eat? Where does it live? This nonfiction book, Whooping Cranes, provides answers to these questions and more! Includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key. Reading Level: 3, Fountas...

Have you ever wondered what determines your hair color, eye color, or height? Written for students in grade 6, Heredity teaches students about heredity, genes, and traits. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Have you ever wondered how gravity works? Written for students in grade 4, Gravity tells students how it works. Students also learn how gravity affects a person's weight, space travel, and even the orbits of the planets! This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Have you ever wondered what lurks in the rain forest? Written for students in grade 5, Life in the Tropical Rain Forest teaches students about the weather patterns, plants, animals, and people of the tropical rain forest. Vivid artwork shows thunderstorm formation, the giant trees of the forest canopy,...

Have you ever seen the destruction of a tornado’s path? Written for students in grade 5, Tornadoes covers how tornadoes are formed and different types of tornadoes. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Wonder about wolves? Written for students in grade 6, Wolves explains where wolves live and that they live in packs. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Unlock the mysteries of planet Earth! Written for students in grade 4, Planet Earth covers Earth’s orbit, the seasons, and the sun’s gravity. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Have you ever wondered why astronauts float in space or why they weigh less on the moon? Written for students in grade 4, Mass and Weight explains mass and weight and how they relate to gravity. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Have you ever wished that you could follow a monarch butterfly? If you did, you would find yourself in many different places! Written for students in grade 3, Monarch Butterflies covers where monarchs migrate, what they eat, and how they change. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Some people think that the sound of a honeybee is frightening, but honeybees are actually very helpful! Written for students in grade 3, Honeybees explains why honeybees are important insects. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Have you ever wondered what causes a rainbow or how a prism works? Written for students in grade 4, Rainbows and Light explains what causes a rainbow and how a prism works! Students also learn about wavelengths, filtered light, and color. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.