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Category Archives: life science
Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, written and illustrated by Eric Carle, is easily one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. Its story is well-known by adults and kids alike, but the great thing about the text is that … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Oodles of Animals
Introduction/ Summary: The book, Oodles of Animals, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert, is a helpful resource for young students learning about different animals and different animal characteristics. The book consists of short, rhyming poems that study many traits and features … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Processing with Children’s Literature: Photosynthesis
Introduction Photosynthesis by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunnis a book that provides great detail on the process of photosynthesis. This book provides good examples and illustrations of what happens during photosynthesis. Additionally, this book also gives many … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: From Tadpole to Frog
Introduction: Learning that different categories of animals have different life spans is an important aspect of the 2nd grade curriculum. Being able to decipher that frogs and butterflies undergo stages of transformation compared to other species that just resemble their … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: From Seed to Pumpkin
From Seed to Pumpkin is a great story that will answer kids questions about where pumpkins come from and it integrates science with a seasonal theme. The story begins with the farmer planting seeds in the spring and takes … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science With Children’s Literature: The Woods Scientist
The Woods Scientist by Stephen Swinburne is a biography of Susan Morse. All the photography represented is by Susan Morse. Susan is a forester, habitat ecologist and professional tracker who educates others on the importance of preserving the forests and the … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: A Seed in Need: A First Look at the Plant Cycle
A Seed in Need: A First Look at the Plant Cycle by Sam Godwin is an engaging introduction to the life cycle of a plant. The author describes the parts of the flower and the life cycle in language that … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: A Tree Is a Plant
What is a tree and how does it grow? Clyde Robert Bulla’s simple and concise text and Stacey Schuett’s lush illustrations follow an apple tree’s continuous life cycle through spring, summer, winter, and fall in the book, A Tree Is … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: This is the Tree
This is the Tree, written by Miriam Moss and illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway, is a prose poem that centers around the ancient baobab tree in Africa. Each three line stanza starts out with the phrase, “This is the tree,” and explains … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek, written by Annette LeBox and illustrated by Karen Reczuch, is an engaging story about the life cycle of a salmon. Salmon Creek is the story of Sumi, a coho salmon. Sumi’s journey of life starts in the creek bed where she is hatched. It … Continue reading
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