Kendall Hunt Science Readers are leveled readers based on the National Science Standards. The readers are designed to help teachers encourage effective reading skills while teaching key science concepts. Each book in the series reflects one specific National Science Content Standard.
This series is ideal for adding non-fiction content to Guided Reading programs. The books can also be used as supplementary Science Readers. Reading levels are primarily at the early fluent level to maximize usability. The series offers strong cross-curricular connections between Science and Language Arts, as well as other content areas.
Illustrations are colorful and kid-friendly. Characters are gender balanced (half are boys, half are girls), all races and cultures are represented in each book, and care has been taken to avoid social and gender stereotypes. Most importantly, the colorful illustrations are lots of fun!
How It WorksThere are currently 18 books in the series covering Life, Earth and Physical Science. Six additional titles are currently in development. Each student book has a companion Science Guide and Literacy Guide for teachers. The Science Guide is used when the Readers are used as a supplemental science reader (target audience: 1st through 6th grades). The Literacy Guide is designed for use in Guided Reading settings (target audience: 1st through 3rd grades).
"Student interest is so amazing! ... I saw one of my students covertly reading something during another class. When I slipped up behind him, imagine my surprise to find out it was a Science Reader!"
Susan Hancock - Orlando, Florida
Kendall Hunt Science Readers author Bill Morelan was recently elected Vice President of the Arkansas Literacy Teacher Educators association.
Bill has been involved with education in both the private and public sectors for more than 30 years, An experienced teacher, principal, and author, Bill has a passion for quality education -- a process he believes should not only be meaningful, but fun.
His educational credentials include a Masters in Education and a Ph.D in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. He is a regular speaker at national educational conferences, has authored a best-selling book on relationships, and served as senior editor for several elementary school curricula.
Bill is also an active member of the International Reading Association and the Arkansas Reading Association.