Week 4 of this independent study packet for third graders brings on new challenges in various subjects.

The activities in this workbook do double-duty as both vocabulary practice and earth science review with a collection of word scrambles, crosswords, and quizzes about animals, plants and planets.

In this life science packet kids will cut and paste various forms of insects, mammals and more, learning the similarities and differences of living things during stages of life.

It's fact vs. opinion statements about interesting animals in this workbook. Kids will also think about how diagrams and images help clarify reading passages.

The world is full of amazing creatures! Learn about a few from around the globe, as your child hones reading skills in this fact-filled workbook.

Embark on a worldwide animal safari with this nature-lover's workbook! Learn about animal habitats, endangered species and more, all while honing reading comprehension skills.

Count on this vocabulary-focused resource as the go-to workbook all about natural resources! Write, research and get a breakdown of the world around by the natural resources we need and use.

Things animals need, where they live, why they camouflage, this workbook is a den of learning! Kids can cut and paste pictures, play a memory game, work on writing and categorizing skills, too.

Give the subject of energy a zap! This workbook offers a brief overview of energy, its sources and uses. With clear vocabulary and illustrations, it's a great introduction to what fuels us.

What on Earth? This reading comprehension work revolves around facts and myths about our own planet. Extend your child's reading skills and help ideas take root with this down-to-earth workbook.

Keep an eye on the sky! Kids will not only review important terms and concepts about the weather, they'll practice observing different weather patterns, recording temperatures and making predictions.

Earth's neighbors have landed: the planets that is! Your child can make his way across our solar system, planet by planet, learning interesting facts like any good astronaut, and making a 3-D mobile.