The Sun
PowerKids Readers: The Universe
Beginning readers will learn about the Sun through easy-to follow text and full-page color photographs. This excellent resource allows readers to discover how important the Sun is to the survival of life on Earth. Readers will enjoy this informative volume from cover to cover. This exciting interactive book combines informational text on the sun with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and graphic organizers. Beginning readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional content creation tools guide students in: ? Writing a diamante poem ? Creating a postcard ? Writing a book review These professional-looking student projects are easy to do and can be printed, emailed, or posted. Students learn to: ? Create digital content ? Use copyright-friendly media ? Cite their sources ? Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each title include: ? Common Core Standards supported by the activity ? Small and large group instructions ? Parent Activities ? Links to free web 2.0 tools