Here are some children's books
that can be used to teach or introduce a topic related to science. There are so
many wonderful children's books, it was hard to pick only 10! I have posted the
picture of the book with the title and authors, a brief explanation of the
book, and a link to Amazon where you can purchase the book!
Germs Make Me Sick!
By: Melvin Berger
Illustrated by: Marylin Hafner
(http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9643837-the-honeybee-man)
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Bacteria and
viruses have never looked so good! As packed with good humor as with charts and
diagrams, this book is still the best explanation of how your body fights
germs. This book is an introduction to
bacteria and viruses and how each of the two forms attacks cells and makes a
person feel sick.
The Honeybee Man
By: Lela Nargi
Illustrated by: Kyrsten Brooker
"Eccentric and
unusual with an appealing, gentle charm," raves Kirkus Reviews, in
a starred review, about this Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the
Year. Every morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs—up to his rooftop in
Brooklyn, New York—and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good
morning, my bees, my darlings!" His honeybee workers are busy—they tend
the hive, feed babies, and make wax rooms. They also forage in flowers abloom
across Brooklyn . . . so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey,
something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting. Lela Nargi's
beautifully written story—accompanied by Kyrsten Brooker's collage-style
illustrations—offers an inside look at the life of an endearing beekeeper and
the honey-making process."
How the World Works
By: Christian Dorion
Illustrated by: Beverly Young
"Answering a multitude of questions about how our world works, this fun, engaging
book introduces the earth’s important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn
geography and science. Packed with illustrations and paper fold-outs, flaps,
pops, and more to boost interactive learning, How the World Works encourages
children to think about the impact of human actions on our environment, while
engendering respect for the natural world and all its harmonies."
Coral Reefs
By: Jason Chin
During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book
from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the
city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities
of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide
there. This book will help enhance children's understanding of under the sea!
The Pebble in my Pocket
By: Meredith Hooper
Illustrated by: Chris Coady
The Pebble in my Pocket tells the story of a pebble, any pebble you can pick up. Read about the rock cycle and the story a pebble can tell in this beautifully illustrated book. Then, go out and find rocks with your Kid Scientists!
Arrowhawk
By: Lola Schaefer
Illustrated by: Gabi Swiakowska
This book is about a hawk that was shot with an arrow and survived. Told from the perspective of the hawk, and illustrated with water colors, this story is amazing. Not only will children learn about wildlife rehabilitation but also about courage and strength. There are so many ways this book could be used in the classroom, or at home.
There was a Tree
By: Rachel Isadora
"Based on the song, Grass Grew All Around, this story is paired with vivid color and crunchy textured cut outs depicting the plains of Africa. The song begins with a seedling that grows into an acacia tree that provides a branch for a nest that holds an egg that hatches into a bird that serves as a home for a flea. There’s even some sheet music in the back so you can sing along with a little one at bedtime."
Older Than the Stars
By: Karen C. Fox
Illustrated by: Nancy Davis
In a way, we are all as old as the universe itself. In fact, every bit of every
one of us was created in the Big Bang, billions of years ago. Stunning
illustrations and lively verse tell the story of the cosmic connections that tie
human beings to the beginning of the universe. Simple, informative prose
provides additional facts.
Electrons, neutrons, and protons are introduced in this book!
One Moon, Two Cats
By: Laura Godwin
Illustrated by: Yoko Tanaka
A country cat and a city cat live very far away from each other, but play under the same moon. This one’s a lovely conversation starter about how animals adapt to different environments.
Sounds of the Wild: Ocean
By: Maurice Pledger
"Winner of a Parents' Choice Approved Award, this gorgeously illustrated pop-up book takes readers deep beneath the water’s surface where they are greeted with a symphony of new sounds. This aquatic adventure features a humpback whale that communicates with noisy roars and sighs and whose “songs” carry for hundreds of miles underwater. Children also discover the playful chattering of dolphins, the boisterous honking of seals, and much more. Maurice Pledger’s cunningly engineered pop-ups create an unforgettable 3-D seascape."
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