Spotlight on Ecology and Life Science
Life science is the study of living things, and ecology is the branch of life
science that deals with the relations between living creatures and their
environment. These topics are closely intertwined and play an important role in
early elementary science classrooms. In this series, readers will discover
essential life science concepts, including adaptations, migration, natural
selection, and much more. The treatment of these topics is designed to allow
readers to build on prior science knowledge and abilities. Photographs and
diagrams of Earth?s creatures and habitats are sure to make these books both
educational and enjoyable. ? Inclusion of STEM and engineering topics support the progression of
crosscutting concepts included in the Next Generation Science Standards
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Supports the Next Generation Science Standards by introducing students to the
methods by which humans understand the natural world and how they interact with
their environments
? Discusses how people influence ecology, including how
people cause ecological problems and how they can solve
them
