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- High-interest topics encourage independent reading - Includes four real-life stories - All stories relate to one theme - Full-color photographs - Meets Science Standards Grades K-4 National Science Standards - Science As Inquiry: I - Scientists develop explanations using observations (evidence) and what they already know about the world (scientific knowledge). Good explanations are based on evidence from investigations. - Science and Technology: V - Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans - Some objects occur in nature; others have been designed and made by people to solve human problems and enhance the quality of life. - Objects can be categorized into two groups, natural and designed.