Next Generation Science Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Grades K-5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
(NG Science, Explorer Books, Windows on Literacy, WOL LLV, World Windows
Reading Expeditions, RE LLV, Theme Sets, Ladders CC, Ladders Science)
NGSS Grade K
thematic alignment to
NGL Science Leveled Readers
Next Generation Science Standards for Grade K
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS2.A
PS2.B
PS3.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Forces and Motion
Types of Interactions
Relationship Between Energy and
Forces
ETS1.A
Defining Engineering Problems
PS3.B
Conservation of Energy and
Energy Transfer
NGSS Grade K thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Toys to Push and Pull
GR: WB
NG Science
How Things Move
Push and Pull Faces
GR: LB
NG Science
How Things Move
On the Move
GR: B
WOL LLV
How Animals Move
How Animals Move
GR: B
WOL LLV
How Animals Move
Go Teddy!
GR: B
Windows on Literacy
Physical Science
Animals Push and Pull
GR: C
NG Science
Become an Expert
People Push and Pull
GR: B
NG Science
Become an Expert
Vehicles Push and Pull
GR: A
NG Science
Become an Expert
What Can Pull Wagons?
GR: B
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Go Teddy!
GR: B
Windows on Literacy
Physical Science
Making a Hat
GR: B
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
People Build Dams
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
You Can Make a Pom-pom
GR: D
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
The World Solar Challenge
GR: M
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
People Play in All Kinds of Weather
GR: B
NG Science
Become an Expert
Weather Fun
GR: LB
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
People Work in All Kinds of Weather
GR: A
NG Science
Become an Expert
The Four Seasons
GR: C
WOL LLV
Weather and Seasons
Weather and Seasons
110L
WOL LLV
Weather and Seasons
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade K
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS1.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
Organization for Matter and Energy Mmm!
Flow in Organisms
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
GR: LB
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Living Things Need Water
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Taking Care of Farm Animals
GR: A
Windows on Literacy
Animals All Around Us
Animals Move
GR: D
World Windows
Science
Parts of a Tree
GR: D
World Windows
Science
What Plant Is This?
GR: B
WOL LLV
Plants
GR: WB
WOL LLV
Plants
Plants
GR: D
WOL LLV
Plants
What Animals Need
GR: A
WOL LLV
What Animals Need
What Do Pets Need?
GR: E
WOL LLV
What Animals Need
Baby Birds
GR: D
WOL LLV
What Animals Need
Watermelons
NGSS Grade K thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Program
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade K
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS2.D
ESS2.E
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Weather and Climate
Biogeology
ESS3.C
Human Impacts on Earth Systems
ESS3.A
Natural Resources
ESS3.B
Natural Hazards
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
Defining and Delimiting an
Engineering Problem
ETS1.B
Developing Possible Solutions
NGSS Grade K thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
People Travel in All Kinds of Weather
GR: C
NG Science
Become an Expert
People Play in All Kinds of Weather
GR: B
NG Science
Become an Expert
People Work in All Kinds of Weather
GR: A
NG Science
Become an Expert
Weather on a Trip
GR: B
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Weather Fun
GR: LB
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Storms
GR: O
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
Weather and Seasons
110L
WOL LLV
Weather and Seasons
Weather
GR: D
World Windows
Science
Plants in a Forest
GR: D
NG Science
Become an Expert
Animals in a Australia
GR: C
NG Science
Become an Expert
Animals in the Arctic
GR: B
NG Science
Become an Expert
Animals in Africa
GR: A
NG Science
Become an Expert
Caring for Earth
GR: H
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
Caring for Earth
GR: H
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
Volcanoes In Mexico
GR: E
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
GR: WB
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Working in Snowy Weather
ETS1.A
National Geographic Learning
Program
Storms
GR: O
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
People Build Dams
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
The World Solar Challenge
GR: M
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
People Build Dams
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
The World Solar Challenge
GR: M
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
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NGSS Grade 1
thematic alignment to
NGL Science Leveled Readers
Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.A
Wave Properties
PS4.B
Electromagnetic Radiation
PS4.C
Information Technologies and
Instrumentation
NGSS Grade 1 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Sound
GR: N
Windows on Literacy
Physical Science
Sound All Around (Pioneer)
GR: O
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
550L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Star Sightings
590L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Sun
430L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Sun Power
270L
Windows on Literacy
Fluent
The Sun Shines
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
A Better Look
GR: H
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry/Physical Science
In the Kitchen
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
Build It!
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Using Your Five Senses
GR: P
Windows on Literacy
Take a Look
Using Your Senses at School
190L
Windows on Literacy
Language, Literacy & Vocabulary
Star Power
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS1.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Structure and Function
NGSS Grade 1 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Oak Tree and White Tailed Deer
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Saguaro Cacti and Elf Owls
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Water Lilies and Bullfrogs
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
An Alligator's World
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
An Elephant's World
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
A Wolf's World
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
The Baobab and the Elephant
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
At Home in the Desert
GR: L
NG Science
Become an Expert
At Home in the Ocean
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
At Home in the Prairie
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Eat or Be Eaten
GR: J
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Watch Out
GR: H
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
What Are they Good For?
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Life in a Forest
GR: D
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Garden
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life by a Bay
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
A Frog Has a Sticky Tongue
GR: H
WOL LLV
Animal Bodies
Animal Bodies
350L
WOL LLV
Animal Bodies
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS1.B
LS1.D
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Growth and Development of
Organisms
Information Processing
NGSS Grade 1 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Whose Babies Are These?
GR: J
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Why Don't Crocodiles Make Good Pets?
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
A Wolf's World
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Do Wolf Pups Need a Babysitter?
GR: C
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Garden
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Forest
GR: D
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life by a Bay
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Water Lilies and Bullfrogs
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
Pumpkins
GR: H
World Windows
Science
An Alligator's World
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
The Cactus Name Game
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Saguaro Cacti and Elf Owls
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Water Lilies and Bullfrogs
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
Polar Bears
GR: I
World Windows
Science
Marks in the Sand
GR: F
WOL LLV
Animal Bodies
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS3.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Inheritance of Traits
NGSS Grade 1 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Whose Babies Are These?
GR: J
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Why Don't Crocodiles Make Good Pets?
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
A Wolf's World
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Do Wolf Pups Need a Babysitter?
GR: C
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Garden
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Forest
GR: D
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life by a Bay
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Water Lilies and Bullfrogs
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS3.B
ESS1.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Variation of Traits
The Universe and its Stars
NGSS Grade 1 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Whose Babies Are These?
GR: J
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Why Don't Crocodiles Make Good Pets?
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
A Wolf's World
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Do Wolf Pups Need a Babysitter?
GR: C
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Garden
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Forest
GR: D
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life by a Bay
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Water Lilies and Bullfrogs
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
What Do You See in the Moon?
GR: E
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Stories in the Stars
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Day and Night During Chinese New Year
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Day and Night at the Festival of Colors
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
Day and Night on Cinco De Mayo
GR: E
NG Science
Become an Expert
On the Moon
GR: H
WOL LLV
Space
Space
280L
WOL LLV
Space
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS1.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Earth and the Solar System
NGSS Grade 1 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
A Better Look
GR: H
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry/Physical Science
Day and Night at the Festival of Colors
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
Day and Night During Chinese New Year
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Day and Night on Cinco de Mayo
GR: E
NG Science
Become an Expert
I Can See My Shadow
GR: F
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
Sun Power
270L
Windows on Literacy
Language, Literacy & Vocabulary
The Night Sky
250L
Windows on Literacy
Language, Literacy & Vocabulary
The Sun Shines
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Water, Land, and Air
GR: I
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
What Color Is the Sky?
GR: G
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
The Night Sky
GR: G
WOL LLV
Space
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NGSS Grade 2
thematic alignment to
NGL Science Leveled Readers
Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS1.A
PS1.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Structure and Properties of Matter
Chemical Reactions
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
At the Market
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
In the Kitchen
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
In the Art Class
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Cookie Time
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Fun Food
GR: E
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Decorating a Vase
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Solids, Liquids, and Gases
GR: M
World Windows
Science
What's the Matter?
510L / GR: M
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Winning Properties
710L / GR: N
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Water Can Change
GR: K
WOL LLV
States of Matter
Everything Is Made of Matter
GR: M
WOL LLV
States of Matter
States of Matter
480L
WOL LLV
States of Matter
Solids, Liquids, and Gases at the Beach
GR: J
NG Science
Become an Expert
Solids, Liquids, and Gases at Campsites
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Solids, Liquids, and Gases in Cities
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
630L / GR: N
Explorer Books
Pioneer
430L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Say Cheese!
A Blast with Glass
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS2.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Developing Possible Solutions
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Oak Tree and White Tailed Deer
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Saguaro Cacti and Elf Owls
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Water Lilies and Bullfrogs
GR: G
NG Science
Become an Expert
Trees, Seeds, and Leaves
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
The Cactus Name Game
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
The Giant Water Lily
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
480L / GR: M
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Fun Fungi
410L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
River of Life
530L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Bay in the Balance
540L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Plant Life
480L
WOL LLV
Plant Life
My Bean Plant
400L
WOL LLV
Plant Life
Big Red Tomatoes
370L
WOL LLV
Plant Life
My Fish Tank
GR: I
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Piggyback Plants
ETS1.B
Reading Level
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS4.D
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Biodiversity and Humans
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Life in a Forest
GR: D
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life in a Garden
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
Life by a Bay
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
At Home in the Desert
GR: L
NG Science
Become an Expert
At Home in the Ocean
GR: K
NG Science
Become an Expert
At Home in the Prairie
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Bay in the Balance
540L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
The Children's Forest
540L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Coral Reefs
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
450L / GR: N
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Fight the Invaders
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Mammoth Mammals
450L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Really Wild Life!
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Sea Monsters
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Sweet Harvest
430L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Animal Habitats
640L
WOL LLV
Animal Habitats
Life in the Ocean
GR: M
WOL LLV
Animal Habitats
The Rain Forest
GR: N
WOL LLV
Animal Habitats
The Fantastic Forest
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS1.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
The History of Planet Earth
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Island that Formed in One Day
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Hawaii's Volcanoes
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Land and Water in Mexico
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Land and Water in Iceland
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Land and Water in Hawaii
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Arches, Arches Everywhere
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rainbow Beaches
GR: H
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rocks and Soil in the Rocky Mountains
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Melting Away
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Kaboom!
410L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Volcano!
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Prehistoric Life
650L
WOL LLV
Prehistoric Life
Exploring Fossils
GR: K
WOL LLV
Prehistoric Life
Dinosaur Extremes
GR: L
WOL LLV
Prehistoric Life
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS2.A
ESS2.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Earth Materials and Systems
Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale
System Interactions
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Old Man of the Mountain
GR: E
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Arches, Arches Everywhere!
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rainbow Beaches
GR: H
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rocks and Soil in the Rocky Mountains
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Rocks and Soil in the High Desert
GR: J
NG Science
Become an Expert
Rocks and Soil Near the Great Lakes
GR: L
NG Science
Become an Expert
Rock Tour!
510L / GR: N
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Exploring Caves
530L / GR: M
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Wind, Water, and Sunlight
450L
WOL LLV
Wind, Water, and Sunlight
Wind Power
GR: I
WOL LLV
Wind, Water, and Sunlight
Sun Power
GR: G
WOL LLV
Wind, Water, and Sunlight
Rocks and Soil in the Rocky Mountains
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
The Old Man of the Mountain
GR: E
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Arches, Arches Everywhere
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rainbow Beaches
GR: H
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
The Island That Formed in One Day
GR: F
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Hawaii's Volcanoes
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Land and Water in Mexico
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Land and Water in Iceland
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Land and Water in Hawaii
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS2.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
The Roles of Water in Earth’s
Surface Processes
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Land and Water in Mexico
GR: F
NG Science
Become an Expert
Land and Water in Iceland
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Land and Water in Hawaii
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Drop by Drop
GR: I
NG Science
Become an Expert
Thirsty Planet
520L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Rescued Rivers
580L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 2
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ETS1.C
ETS1.A
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Optimizing the Design Solution
Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems
Developing Possible Solutions
Optimizing the Design Solution
NGSS Grade 2 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Arches, Arches Everywhere
GR: G
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rainbow Beaches
GR: H
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Rocks and Soil in the Rocky Mountains
GR: H
NG Science
Become an Expert
Taking Care of Our Earth
GR: L
World Windows
Science
Make a Piñata!
GR: I
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Make a Monster
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Making a Hat
GR: B
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
Build It!
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Make a Piñata!
GR: I
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Make a Monster
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Making a Hat
GR: B
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
Build It!
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
Make a Piñata!
GR: I
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Make a Monster
GR: C
Windows on Literacy
Inquiry
Making a Hat
GR: B
Windows on Literacy
Science Inquiry
Build It!
GR: D
NG Science
Explore On Your Own
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NGSS Grade 3
thematic alignment to
NGL Science Leveled Readers
Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS2.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Forces and Motion
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Energy of Water
580L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Machines Help Us Do Work
670L
Concept Big Books
Big Book
Machines in Construction
860L
Theme Sets
Using Simple Machines
Machines in Health
910L
Theme Sets
Using Simple Machines
Machines in Sports
720L
Theme Sets
Using Simple Machines
Machines in the Home
680L
Theme Sets
Using Simple Machines
Machines: Simple and Compound
560L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Mighty Machines
GR: I
Windows on Literacy
Physical Science
Simple Machines
530L
Windows on Literacy
Physical Science
Machines Help Us Do Work
670L
WOL LLV
Machines Help Us Do Work
Wheels Around Us
GR: P
WOL LLV
Machines Help Us Do Work
Simple Machines
GR: O
WOL LLV
Machines Help Us Do Work
Forces That Move
660L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Roller Coasters
570L
710L
860L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS2.B
LS1.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Types of Interactions
Growth and Development of
Organisms
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Social Interactions and Group
Behavior
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Energy of Water
580L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Energized!
550L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Magnets
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Hidden Discoveries
530L
650L
790L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Piggyback Plants
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Life Cycles of Animals
510L
WOL LLV
Life Cycles of Animals
The Amazing Silkworm
GR: M
WOL LLV
Life Cycles of Animals
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
Animal Life Cycles
LS2.D
Reading Level
GR: M / 540L
Keep Out! Keep Away!
580L
690L
780L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Really Wild Life!
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Rain Forest Animals
720L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Ocean Animals
600L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Groups of Animals
GR: N
WOL LLV
Life Cycles of Animals
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS3.A
LS3.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Inheritance of Traits
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
A Cat’s Whiskers
GR: J
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Adaptations
610L
Windows on Literacy
Animals
Animal Adaptations
740L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Animals and Their Adaptations
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Spiders Spin Silk
GR: K
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Strange Animals
740L
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Animal Adaptations
740L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Animals and Their Adaptations
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Strange Plants
590L
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Walking Up Walls
GR: J
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Web Wizzards
510L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Amazing Plants
450L
Ladders
Ladders Common Core
Piggyback Plants
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Variation of Traits
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS2.C
LS4.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning,
and Resilience
Evidence of Common Ancestry and
Diversity
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Ecosystems
860L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Exploring Ecosystems
580L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Rain Forest Animals
720L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Really Wild Life!
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
On Assignment with Joel Satore
600L
710L
820L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Tropical Rain Forest Adventure
620L
720L
810L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
A Cat’s Whiskers
GR: J
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Adaptations
610L
Windows on Literacy
Animals
Animal Adaptations
740L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Animals and Their Adaptations
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Spiders Spin Silk
GR: K
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Strange Animals
740L
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS4.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Natural Selection
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
A Cat’s Whiskers
GR: J
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Adaptations
610L
Windows on Literacy
Animals
Animal Adaptations
740L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Animals and Their Adaptations
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Spiders Spin Silk
GR: K
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Strange Animals
740L
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Tricks, Traps, and Tools
550L
680L
810L
Ladders Science
Life Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS4.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Adaptation
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Leapin Lizards
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Piggyback Plants
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
The Fantastic Forest
450L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Animals and Their Adaptations
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Strange Plants
590L
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Walking Up Walls
GR: J
Windows on Literacy
Life Science
Web Wizzards
510L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Amazing Plants
450L
Ladders
Ladders
Adaptations
610L
WOL LLV
Adaptations
Strange Plants
GR: O
WOL LLV
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS4.D
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Biodiversity and Humans
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Recycling Rules
560L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
The Fantastic Forest
450L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Ecosystems
860L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Exploring Ecosystems
580L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Rain Forest Animals
720L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Really Wild Life!
490L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
On Assignment with Joel Satore
600L
710L
820L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Tropical Rain Forest Adventure
620L
720L
810L
Ladders Science
Life Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS2.D
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Weather and Climate
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Sun
430L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Animals of Denali
500L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
The Fantastic Forest
450L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Wetlands
830L
Theme Sets
Plants in Their Habitats
Australia's Deserts
890L
Theme Sets
Using Earth's Resources
Greenland's Ocean Region
750L
Theme Sets
Using Earth's Resources
Indonesia's Rain Forests
700L
Theme Sets
Using Earth's Resources
Peru's Mountains
940L
Theme Sets
Using Earth's Resources
Climate
580L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Big Storm
580L
720L
810L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 3
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS3.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Natural Hazards
NGSS Grade 3 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Sun
430L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
The Fantastic Forest
450L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Volcano!
480L
Explorer Books
Pioneer
Volcanoes
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Earth's Changing Land
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
840L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
Storms
GR: O
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
The Changing Earth
740L
WOL LLV
The Changing Earth
Volcanoes
GR: Q
WOL LLV
The Changing Earth
Big Storm
580L
720L
810L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Eruption
590L
700L
810L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
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NGSS Grade 4
thematic alignment to
NGL Science Leveled Readers
Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS3.A
PS3.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Definitions of Energy
Conservation of Energy and
Energy Transfer
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Wind at Work
640L
NG Science
Pathfinder
It's Electrifying
730L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Understanding Electricity
840L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Energized!
550L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Forces That Move
660L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
At the Movies
740L
840L
970L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Let's Keep Moving
710L
840L
940L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Wind at Work
640L
NG Science
Pathfinder
Energy in the Home
630L
Theme Sets
Energy
Newton’s Laws
710L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
It's Electrifying
730L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Energized!
550L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Looking at Light
520L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Electricity
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
At the Movies
740L
840L
970L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Let's Keep Moving
710L
840L
940L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS3.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Relationship Between Energy
and Forces
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Energized!
550L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Forces That Move
660L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Machines Make It Move
880L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Using Force and Motion
740L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Soaring With Science
600L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Mystery of Magnets
630L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Magnets
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
Let's Keep Moving
710L
840L
940L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS3.D
PS4.A
PS4.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Energy in Chemical Processes
and Everyday Life
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Wind at Work
640L
NG Science
Pathfinder
Energy in the Home
630L
Theme Sets
Energy
It's Electrifying
730L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Electricity at Play
690L
Theme Sets
Using Electricity
Electricity at School
680L
Theme Sets
Using Electricity
Electricity at Work
690L
Theme Sets
Using Electricity
Let's Cook
740L
800L
890L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Sound All Around
660L
NG Science
Pathfinder
Looking at Light
520L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
The Magic of Light and Sound
840L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Star Power
880L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Star Sightings
590L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Sun
600L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Looking at Light
520L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
The Magic of Light and Sound
840L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Wave Properties
Electromagnetic Radiation
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS4.C
LS1.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Information Technologies and
Instrumentation
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Looking at Light
520L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
The Magic of Light and Sound
840L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Let's Keep Moving
710L
840L
940L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Web Wizards
710L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Serious Survivors
750L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Wild Ponies
760L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
A World of Plants
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
Classifying Living Things
490L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
Your Nervous System
640L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
The Chesapeake Bay
720L
820L
910L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Weird But True!
690L
810L
920L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Exploring Coral Reefs
690L
820L
910L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Structure and Function
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS1.D
ESS1.C
ESS2.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Information Processing
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Web Wizards
710L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Serious Survivors
750L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Wild Ponies
760L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Exploring Coral Reefs
690L
820L
910L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Weird But True!
690L
810L
920L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Smart Animals
690L
820L
930L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Exploring Caves
710L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Changing Earth
740L
Windows on Literacy
The Changing Earth
Earth’s Changing Land
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Rock Records
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Exploring Caves
710L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Changing Earth
740L
Windows on Literacy
The Changing Earth
Earth’s Changing Land
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
The Good Earth
730L
820L
920L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
The History of Planet Earth
Earth Materials and Systems
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS2.B
ESS2.E
ESS3.A
Next Generation Science
National Geographic Learning
Standards
Science Leveled Readers
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale
System Interactions
The Changing Earth
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
740L
Windows on Literacy
The Changing Earth
Volcanoes
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Earth’s Changing Land
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Serious Survivors
750L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Ocean Exploration
610L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
The Good Earth
730L
820L
920L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Wind at Work
640L
NG Science
Pathfinder
How Do We Use Water?
540L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
The Chesapeake Bay
720L
820L
910L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
The Good Earth
730L
820L
920L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Biogeology
Natural Resources
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 4
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS3.B
ETS1.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Natural Hazards
Designing Solutions to
Engineering Problems
NGSS Grade 4 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Sun
600L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Fantastic Forest
720L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Volcano!
640L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Volcanoes
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
840L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
Storms
GR: O
Windows on Literacy
Earth/Space Science
Extreme Weather
810L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
The San Francisco Earthquake
GR: V
Content-Based Chapter Books
Science--Eyewitness
The Tri-State Tornado
GR: T
Content-Based Chapter Books
Science--Eyewitness
The Good Earth
730L
820L
920L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Explorer Tim Samaras: Tornadoes
780L
850L
920L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Wind at Work
640L
NG Science
Pathfinder
The Case of the Smelly Water
GR: Q
Content-Based Chapter Books
Science--Science Sleuths
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NGSS Grade 5
thematic alignment to
NGL Science Leveled Readers
Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
PS1.A
PS1.B
PS2.B
PS3.D
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Structure and Properties of Matter
What's the Matter?
630L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Matter, Matter Everywhere
880L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
Winning Properties
780L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
What Is Matter
530L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
The World's Ocean
780L
910L
1000L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
The Sinking of the Titanic
860L
940L
1010L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
What's the Matter?
630L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Chemical Changes
790L
Reading Expeditions
Physical Science
What's the Matter?
630L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Magnets
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Physical Science
The Savage Mountain
790L
940L
980L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
A World of Plants
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
From Cells to Systems
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
Going Green
810L
930L
1000L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
African Savanna
790L
920L
1020L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Power Up
850L
950L
1020L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Chemical Reactions
Types of Interactions
Energy in Chemical Processes and
Everyday Life
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS1.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Organization for Matter and Energy
Flow in Organisms
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Freaky Frogs
650L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Learning about Ocean Animals
680L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
Life Cycles of Animals
510L
Windows on Literacy
Life Cycles of Animals
Ocean Animals
600L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Rain Forest Animals
720L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Tracking Animal Migrators
730L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
Amazing Animals
750L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Animal Habitats á
640L
Windows on Literacy
Animal Habitats
Animal Life Cycles
540L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
African Savanna
790L
920L
1020L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Swarm!
780L
910L
970L
Ladders Science
Life Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS1.C
LS2.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Organization for Matter and Energy
Flow in Organisms
Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
A World of Plants
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Plant Power
780L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Piggyback Plants
650L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Plant Life
480L
Windows on Literacy
Plant Life
Learning about Ocean Animals
680L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
Ocean Exploration
610L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Peering into Darkness
710L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
The Oceans Around Us
760L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
Watery World
730L
Ladders
Ladders
Melting Away
640L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Ecosystems
860L
Reading Expeditions
Life Science
Exploring Ecosystems
580L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science / Human Body
Earth's Crazy Climate
790L
930L
990L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Swarm!
780L
910L
970L
Ladders Science
Life Science
The Galápagoes Islands
840L
910L
1020L
Ladders Science
Life Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
LS2.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer
in Ecosystems
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Freaky Frogs
650L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Learning about Ocean Animals
680L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
Life Cycles of Animals
510L
Windows on Literacy
Life Cycles of Animals
Ocean Animals
600L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Rain Forest Animals
720L
Theme Sets
Animals in Their Habitats
Tracking Animal Migrators
730L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
Animal Habitats
640L
Windows on Literacy
Animal Habitats
Animal Life Cycles
540L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
A World of Plants
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Life Science
Piggyback Plants
650L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Plant Life
480L
Windows on Literacy
Plant Life
Swarm!
780L
910L
970L
Ladders Science
Life Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS1.A
ESS1.B
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
The Universe and its Stars
The Stars
590L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
Star Power
880L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Star Sightings
590L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Stars
590L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Stars and Galaxies
830L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
Exploring Above and Beyond
840L
920L
1000L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Our Solar System
600L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Earth In Space
550L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Earth's Crazy Climate
790L
930L
990L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Earth and the Solar System
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS2.A
ESS2.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Earth Materials and Systems
Rock Tour
610L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Hurricane Hunters
640L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Exploring Caves
710L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
The Changing Earth
740L
Windows on Literacy
The Changing Earth
Earth’s Changing Land
600L
Reading Expeditions
Earth Science
Rock Records
570L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
Climate
580L
Reading Expeditions LLV
Earth Science
The Disappearing Badlands
810L
920L
1000L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
The Galápagoes Islands
840L
910L
1020L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Earth's Crazy Climate
790L
930L
990L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
970L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
River of Life
800L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Surviving Volcanoes and Glaciers
740L
Reading Expeditions
On Assignment
The World's Ocean
780L
910L
1000L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface
Processes
Rescued Rivers
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ESS3.C
ETS1.A
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Human Impacts on Earth Systems
Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
Rock Tour
610L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
What's the Matter?
630L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Hurricane Hunters
640L
Explorer Books
Pathfinder
Endangered Species
860L
Reading Expeditions
Science Issues Today
Global Warming
930L
Reading Expeditions
Science Issues Today
Earth's Crazy Climate
790L
930L
990L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
The Galápagoes Islands
840L
910L
1020L
Ladders Science
Life Science
African Savanna
790L
920L
1020L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Power Up
850L
950L
1020L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Going Green
810L
930L
1000L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
Building Tiny Transistors
630L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Finding the First Vaccines
770L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Exploring Above and Beyond
840L
920L
1000L
Ladders Science
Earth Science
Explorer Zoltan Takacs: Nature Had the
Answer
840L
940L
1000L
Ladders Science
Life Science
Going Green
810L
930L
1000L
Ladders Science
Physical Science
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Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 5
thematic alignment to
National Geographic Learning Science Leveled Readers
NGSS Code
ETS1.B
ETS1.C
Next Generation Science
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas
National Geographic Learning
Science Leveled Readers
Reading Level
National Geographic Learning
Program
National Geographic Learning
Component/Strand
Developing Possible Solutions
Building Tiny Transistors
630L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Uncovering the Structure of DNA
690L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Defining the Laws of Motion
680L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Feeding the World
780L
Reading Expeditions
Science Issues Today
Building Tiny Transistors
630L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Discovering Radioactivity
700L
Reading Expeditions
Scientists in Their Times
Optimizing the Design Solution
NGSS Grade 5 thematic to NGL Science Leveled Readers
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