Nature
In a world increasingly defined by technology, it is truly wondrous to explore the majesty of nature. Try these books about nature to capture the imagination of young Walt Whitmans.
Author: Julie Brinckloe
Reading Level: 3.2
ISBN: 978689710550
There are few things as magical as catching fireflies - and few things as important as learning to let them go. Explore the world of insects in this wonderful Reading Rainbow selection.
-ADC
Reading Level: 3.2
ISBN: 978689710550
There are few things as magical as catching fireflies - and few things as important as learning to let them go. Explore the world of insects in this wonderful Reading Rainbow selection.
-ADC
Authors: Johanna Cole and Bruce Degen
Reading Level: 3.3
ISBN: 0590407600
The authors combine their many talents in another hilarious science adventure with the wackiest teacher, the weirdest school bus, and the wildest field trips, ever!
-AMB
Reading Level: 3.3
ISBN: 0590407600
The authors combine their many talents in another hilarious science adventure with the wackiest teacher, the weirdest school bus, and the wildest field trips, ever!
-AMB
Author: Jason Chin
Reading Level: 5.6
ISBN: 9781596434301
After finding a book about the Redwoods while riding a subway, a young boy literally enters the book. He embarks on a journey through a Redwoods forest and becomes intimately aware of their majesty.
-ADC
Reading Level: 5.6
ISBN: 9781596434301
After finding a book about the Redwoods while riding a subway, a young boy literally enters the book. He embarks on a journey through a Redwoods forest and becomes intimately aware of their majesty.
-ADC
Authors: Johanna Cole and Bruce Degen
Reading Level: 3.4
ISBN: 0590108263
Ms. Frizzle's students are putting on a play about global warming and they need some cold, hard facts. With their knack for making science accessible, the authors give this hot topic a refreshing, kid-friendly spin that will inspire all to do their part.
-AMB
Reading Level: 3.4
ISBN: 0590108263
Ms. Frizzle's students are putting on a play about global warming and they need some cold, hard facts. With their knack for making science accessible, the authors give this hot topic a refreshing, kid-friendly spin that will inspire all to do their part.
-AMB
Great Links:
For more fun with the Magic School Bus, visit their website where there are games, stories, videos, and printable coloring pages for hours of fun:
http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/index.htm
The National Geographic Society has been inspiring minds young and old for over a century. Here is their website, with tons of great photos, facts, and videos:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
The Natural History Museum is a great resource for young minds. There are numerous games, quizzes, downloads, and facts on their colorful and easy-to-use website:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/
Nature Adventures with Terri and Todd is supported by the South Dakota Public Broadcasting Association and is a wonderful nature documentary series aimed at young minds. Check out their short videos at this link:
http://sdpb.org/natureadventures/Season2/VideoModules2.aspx
-MEL, ADC, and AMB
