48 pages
Grade Readability: 3
Interest Age: 11 to 18
Lexile: 610 to 680
2019 From life in the deepest oceans to the mysteries of DNA, Super Science Facts entertains readers in grades 5 to 12 with fun science facts and colourful images on every page to support comprehension. The minimal-text format (1,700 to 2,000 words per book) introduces content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary.
Genetics
- Why do you look like your parents? Why do you have blue eyes when your best friend has brown eyes? Genetics can give you the answers. Genetics explains how traits from parents get passed down to their children. Scientists hope to cure many diseases and make healthier food using genetics. Find out how genetics holds the code to what makes you the way you are.
The Immune System
- Germs are everywhere you go! Some can make you very sick or even kill you. Your immune system is always working to stop them. But how does it do that? Learn about all the ways the immune system fights germs to keep you healthy.
The Human Body
- What if you were born without one hand? What if you lost a leg in a car crash? With today’s high tech, people can get new parts for their bodies. Arms, legs, eyes, noses, ears, and other body parts can all be made to fit your body. Learn about the science behind these high-tech parts for people!
Life at the Extremes
- What does it take to live in the hottest places on Earth? What about the coldest, the highest, or the deepest? Some animals live in places where no human could survive. Their bodies can function in these extreme settings. They know how to find food, water, air, or whatever they need. What are some of these creatures, and what do they do to stay alive.
Nature-Based Tech
- What can plants and animals teach us about how to make our lives better? For years, people have looked at nature to come up with new products. Learn about some ideas that have improved travel, medicine, and building. The natural world has shown us the way to many useful inventions!
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