Build your second grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way. Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following second grade topics: Physical Science * Matter * Changes in Matter * Forces and Motion * Forces at PlayLife Science * My Body * Body Parts * Animal Life Cycles * Plants * HabitatsSpace and Earth Science * Space * The Sun * WeatherEarth's Systems * Geology * Water and IceScience and Engineering * Science * Engineering Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: * provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills * offers striking