Book about science for children
This section includes
great books that are perfect reads for children about many different science
topics. The titles are fiction and nonfiction to help children explore facts
and use their imagination at the same time!
Non-fiction
Animals in Danger by: Melvin Berger
A nice, simple science
and environmental nature book for children. It helps them to see the costs of
encroachment to the habitats of animals, and what some solutions. It will help
children to become more environmentally conscious and responsible. This type of
education can have long term benefits to the up and coming generation.
If You Find a Rock by: Peggy Christian
Children see and
explore rocks in their lives every day. This book is written in joyful, poetic
text with beautiful pictures. It talks about all of the hidden and mysterious
places rocks can be found, and explains the differences between rocks.
A Den is a Bed for a Bear by: Becky Baines
Kids will explore these
intriguing places, and find out how, when, and why they are used. They will
learn what other animals sleep in, if a bear sleeps in a den. This book will
touch upon animals’ habitats and hibernation rituals.
Discover More: My Body by: Andrea Pinnington
My Body answers
children’s questions about their own bodies. Each section is focused on a
particular part of the body. Body actions such as breathing, the digestive
system, and blood are touched on, as well as fun subjects such as hiccups,
earwax, and goosebumps. The simple text is perfect for beginning readers. The
photographs provide impact for children less interested in reading with big,
bright pictures of the inside and outside of the body.
Insect Detective by: Steve Voake
Right now, all around
you, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building their nests, ants are
collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always so easy to catch sight of
these six-legged creatures...Become an insect detective and find out just what
the insects around you are up to!
Fiction
Stanley in Space by: Jeff Brown
The President of the
United States has chosen Stanley Lambchop and his family to become the first
humans to fly in the "Star Scout," a new top-secret spaceship. Stanley's
most exciting adventure is about to begin. He'll meet the Queen of England,
have a birthday party in outer space, and save a whole planet of aliens from
danger. Children will enjoy the adventures Stanley travels on in this action
packed book.
Around the Pond: Who's Been Here? by: Lindsay Barrett George
Cammy and William
follow an old deer path around the pond in search of blueberries. But
unexpectedly they find a lot more. Clue after clue tells them what kind of
animal has been there before and left its trace behind.
Beatrice’s Goat by: Paige McBrier
More than anything,
Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only
children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school. Beatrice knows
that with six children to care for, her family is much too poor. But then
Beatrice receives a wonderful gift from some people far away -- a goat! Fat and
sleek as a ripe mango, Mugisa (which means "luck") gives milk that
Beatrice can sell. With Mugisa's help, it looks as if Beatrice's dream may come
true after all.
Dream Weaver by: Jonathan London
Silently, a tiny yellow
spider spins her fragile web. As a young boy stops to watch, she crawls along
the delicate silken threads, sometimes hanging, sometimes spinning, sometimes
staring back. Before the boy knows it, the spider’s world has become his own.
This is the story of a spider and a boy who become unexpected friends.
Pond Walk by: Nancy
Elizabeth Wallace
Buddy and his mother
are spending a relaxing day at Pete’s Pond. As Mama tells Buddy about the
animals, bugs, and plants they see, Buddy sketches them on his drawing pad.
Ducks! Whirligig beetles! Lily pads! Buddy is curious about everything, but
most of all, he hopes to see a turtle. This book is a perfect introduction to
environmental science and biology, but will also be useful to all enthusiastic
pond goers.
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