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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: The Science Book of Water
Introduction and Summary The Science Book of Water by Neil Ardley is a book of experiments that help students understand some of the different properties of water, such as buoyancy, density, displacement, surface tension, evaporation, etc. Ardley starts the book … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Madlenka
“In the universe, on a planet, on a continent, in a country, in a city, on a block, in a house, in a window, in the rain, a little girl named Madlenka finds out her tooth wiggles." In her tiny … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist?
Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist? written by Herman Parish and illustrated by Lynn Sweat, tells the tale of the day that Amelia Bedelia volunteers to be a judge at the science fair after her boss, Mr. Rodgers, mistakenly calls her a … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: A Second is a Hiccup
A Second is a Hiccup Author: Hazel Hutchins Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton This book is a good resource for helping young students learn how to measure time and understand different lengths of time. The author uses fun ways of telling … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison
Introduction and Summary A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison, written by David A. Adler and illustrated by John & Alexandra Wallner, is about the life of Thomas Edison. Thomas was a very curious boy who asked lots of questions … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Science Fair Bunnies
Introduction and Summary Clyde and Rosemary are best friends and partners for their science fair project in Science Fair Bunnies, written by Kathryn Lasky and illustrated by Marylin Hafner. The only problem is that their plants have died that they … Continue reading
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Teaching Science Process Skills with Children’s Literature: What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?
What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? is a great book written by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page. It is filled with fun facts about various animals and is beautifully adorned with unique texturally appealing die-cut-paper collages. … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!
Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!, written by Kathleen Kudlinski and illustrated by S. D. Schindler, aims to show children that many theories about dinosaurs have been created throughout the years based on fossils and other various evidence. However, and … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: How Many, How Much
Introduction and Summary In How Many, How Much, by Rosemary Wells, Timothy and his friends learn about a variety of topics including: numbers, measuring, and money. In one example, they are going to measure something in school. As the reader, you are … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Why Do Leaves Change Color?, written by Betsy Maestro and illustrated by Loretta Krupinski, takes a fascinating look at why leaves change color and exactly what color a specific leaf will be in the fall. Maestro thoroughly explains what process … Continue reading
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