This new updated series connects students with the Big Ideas of science relating to their lives. Students master content by reading small chunks of text with numerous interactivities such as, circling, drawing, or writing, requiring students to stop while they read and assess their understanding write there-not just at the end of the lesson or chapter. Makes science relevant and fun. Teaches literacy through science by integrating reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Allows students to write in their books. Includes all content, interactivity and practice in one book.