Science Books for 1st Graders

Have you ever stood beneath a tall birch tree and felt the cool shade on your face? Step into the forests of Minecraft, where each patch of trees holds charm, chill, and surprise! Why do players chop so much wood in their very first minutes? What hides behind the trunks of a dark oak forest, waiting to make you flinch? Grab your axe and reach for adventure! This decodable reader practices the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘birch,’ ‘chop,’ ‘chunk,’ and ‘patch.’

When Ladybug plants one teeny, tiny vine, she’s sure she’ll grow the most magnificent garden ever - but what happens when a little vine refuses to stop growing? Can Ladybug and her friends rein in the twisting tendrils before the whole world turns into one big green, flowery mess? With swallowed sheds, splitting stems, and watermelons the size of boulders, this wild garden tale is bursting with giggles. This decodable reader practices the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘pink,’ ’think,’ ’trunk,’ ‘junk,’ and ‘shrink.’

Bugs are everywhere! Some hop in the grass, some fly through the air, and some even make stinky smells. But wait - not all creepy crawlies are insects! Do you know what makes a real insect? Learn about ladybugs, ants, wasps, and more amazing creatures. Can you figure out which ones are true insects and which ones are pretenders?

Did you know dolphins aren’t fish? Meet the amazing Irrawaddy dolphin and discover how these intelligent creatures breathe air, hunt for food, and live together in river mouths. Learn fascinating facts about one of nature’s smartest animals and why people love them so much!

Have you ever seen a lizard as big as a person? Meet the Komodo dragon - one of the most amazing creatures on Earth! These giant lizards live on a special island far away in Indonesia. But what do these huge reptiles eat? Where do they sleep when it gets cold? And how do they keep their babies safe? Open this book to discover fascinating facts about one of the world’s coolest animals!

Meet the amazing Sumatran tiger! This big cat has striking orange and white stripes and lives deep in the forests of Sumatra. Did you know tigers have enormous fangs and are incredibly strong hunters? Discover fascinating facts about how these magnificent creatures live in the wild and why so many people love them.