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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Dolphin

Dolphin by Robert A. Morris, illustrated by Mamoru Funai, is an informative nonfiction book that takes the reader on a journey through the life cycle of a dolphin.  It starts off by introducing the reader to a female dolphin, a … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Waiting for Wings

 Introduction and Summary Waiting for Wings, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert, is a wonderful book for young learners that explains the life cycle of a butterfly.  With beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, Waiting for Wings is a great teacher’s … Continue reading

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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Plays Ball

The Magic School Bus Plays Ball ( A Books About Forces), written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Art Ruiz and Bruce Degan, uses a field trip to explain forces. While the rest of the students are busy playing a … Continue reading

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas?

Introduction and Summary It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas? written by Sally Hewitt, is about the different states of matter. It explores matter throughout the book with a key word on each page, such as “Gas”, followed by a description … Continue reading

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Who Said Red?

Who Said Red?, written by Mary Serfozo and illustrated by Keiko Narahashi, is a story where a young boy has lost his red kite.  He and his sister frolic through the countryside landscape looking for his kite while exploring different … Continue reading

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Sound: Loud, Soft, High, and Low

Sound: Loud, Soft, High, and Low, written by Natalie M. Rosinksy and illustrated by Matthew John, is a colorful book about all of the different ways that sound is made.  Written especially for young learners, the author gives elementary definitions … Continue reading

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: Cocoa Ice

Cocoa Ice tells the story of two little girls, each living in completely different parts of the world, whose daily activities directly impact the other.  The first little girl lives in Santo Domingo and helps her family grow and harvest … Continue reading

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: The Three R’s: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

Introduction and Summary: The Three R’s: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, written by Nuria Roca and illustrated by Rosa M. Curto, is a great resource to use when teaching students about conservation.  The book discusses the ways in which the main character, … Continue reading

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll

Flash!  Crash! Before the next thunderstorm, grab this book, Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll by Franklyn M. Branley & illustrated by True Kelley and learn what makes storms so awe inspiring. The sky lights up and thunder booms.  Learn why lightning strikes … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Processes with Children’s Literature: Growing Like Me

Introduction and Summary: Growing Like Me, written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Holly Keller, is a great resource to use when exploring life processes at the most basic level.  The book begins by explaining, “Here in the meadow, by … Continue reading

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