Category Archives: earth science

Down Comes the Rain, written by Franklyn Branley and illustrated by James Hale, is an interactive story that explores the water cycle and how it influences the weather. The book begins by defining where rain comes from. It then goes step-by-step through the … Continue reading →

Where does the Leaf Man go when he blows? Do you know? So begins the beautifully written and illustrated book by Lois Ehlert, Leaf Man.  Leaf Man is not a complex tale, but it’s vivid images of colorful fall leaves … Continue reading →

  Jacqueline Briggs Martin lives in Vernon, Iowa with her family. She is an award winning author who has been honored as the recipient of the Bulletin Blue Ribbon book, SLJ Best book, ALA Notable, and many more. The way she … Continue reading →

  Have you ever wondered where raindrops come from? Do you want to learn how they form? Down Comes the Rain, by Franklyn M. Branley and illustrated by James Graham Hale is an informative and brightly colored approach to learning … Continue reading →

  “Magic School Bus” with a splash Jurassic Park for kids crossed my mind when I read this classroom friendly book about fossils! The book Fossils Tell of Long Ago, by Aliki, provides an in depth look at the different types … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how an animals uses it’s surroundings to protect itself from predators or to silently hunt for prey? David Schwartz shows kids how animals can camouflage themselves to blend in with their surroundings in the book Where … Continue reading →

Sun Up, Sun Down takes the reader through a day in the life of the sun and some of the possible weather changes that may affect the weather. Writer and illustrator Gail Gibbons uses a sense of fun and fascination … Continue reading →

Some may say a rock is just a rock. But after reading Everybody Needs A Rock you will realize that is just not true! Bryd Baylor’s story tells of how everyone needs to have their own rock and the ten … Continue reading →