Genre: Non Fiction
Review: "Rocks and Minerals" is a good science book that can be used with k-3 students. This books would be great to use when teaching students how to categorize into groups based on characteristics.
Review: "Rocks and Minerals" is a good science book that can be used with k-3 students. This books would be great to use when teaching students how to categorize into groups based on characteristics.
Genre: Non Fiction
Review: "Jump into Science: Dirt" would be a good book to use with students in grades k-3. What I like about this book is that it is not only really precise but also vary interactive. This would be a good book to use when teaching a lesson on soil and the layers of soil. There is also a Spanish version are available.
Review: "Jump into Science: Dirt" would be a good book to use with students in grades k-3. What I like about this book is that it is not only really precise but also vary interactive. This would be a good book to use when teaching a lesson on soil and the layers of soil. There is also a Spanish version are available.
Genre: Non Fiction
Review: "Look, Listen, Taste, Touch, and Smell" would be a good book to use with students in grades k-3. The book can be used when teaching students about the five senses. The book introduces to students the five senses.
Review: "Look, Listen, Taste, Touch, and Smell" would be a good book to use with students in grades k-3. The book can be used when teaching students about the five senses. The book introduces to students the five senses.
Genre: Non Fiction
Review: "Motion" is good science book to use with kinder to second grade students. This book can be used when teaching students about force and motion. This book would probably be best to use when introducing students to key vocabulary words such as force, motion, inertia, friction etc.
Review: "Motion" is good science book to use with kinder to second grade students. This book can be used when teaching students about force and motion. This book would probably be best to use when introducing students to key vocabulary words such as force, motion, inertia, friction etc.
Genre: Non Fiction
Review: "The Story of Snow" is a good science book that I would use with a class of kinder to second grade students. The book focuses on explaining to the reader the how snow crystals form and the shape that they take. I would use this book when teaching a lesson on climate and temperature. I could also tie the information found in this book to science lessons because it discusses shapes. This book is rich in visuals which will help engage students.
Review: "The Story of Snow" is a good science book that I would use with a class of kinder to second grade students. The book focuses on explaining to the reader the how snow crystals form and the shape that they take. I would use this book when teaching a lesson on climate and temperature. I could also tie the information found in this book to science lessons because it discusses shapes. This book is rich in visuals which will help engage students.
Genre: Fiction
Review: "Robots, Robots Everywhere" is a good science book to use with students in grades k-2. What makes the book enjoyable is it's use of rhyme. This short book can be used to introduce students to robots and their role in the world. This book helps students become aware of the fact that robots can be found just about anywhere.
Review: "Robots, Robots Everywhere" is a good science book to use with students in grades k-2. What makes the book enjoyable is it's use of rhyme. This short book can be used to introduce students to robots and their role in the world. This book helps students become aware of the fact that robots can be found just about anywhere.
Genre: Fiction
Review: "Rosie Revere, Engineer" is a great science book that can be used with students in grades k-2. Something that I personally liked about the book is that it's main character is a girl who loves to create. This is important to me as a teacher because I want all of my students to feel like they are equally capable of becoming engineers if they have a passion for creating. I would use this book to get students thinking about what engineers do. In the book, Rosie creates multiple prototypes of a plane and shows that failure is part of the process of creating something.
Review: "Rosie Revere, Engineer" is a great science book that can be used with students in grades k-2. Something that I personally liked about the book is that it's main character is a girl who loves to create. This is important to me as a teacher because I want all of my students to feel like they are equally capable of becoming engineers if they have a passion for creating. I would use this book to get students thinking about what engineers do. In the book, Rosie creates multiple prototypes of a plane and shows that failure is part of the process of creating something.
Genre: Fiction
Review: "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty is a good science book that can be used with students in grades k-2. The book is about a girl named Ada who is a very curious person. The book brings up vocabulary words such as science and hypothesis. This book can be used to teach students what scientists do, such as ask questions and come up with a hypothesis.
Review: "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty is a good science book that can be used with students in grades k-2. The book is about a girl named Ada who is a very curious person. The book brings up vocabulary words such as science and hypothesis. This book can be used to teach students what scientists do, such as ask questions and come up with a hypothesis.
Genre: Fiction
Review: "11 Experiments That Failed" by Jenny Offill is a great science book for students in grades k-3. Something that the book does well is introduce to the reader the scientific method. It does this by presenting examples of experiments. For each experiment, the author includes a question, a hypothesis, a list of materials, and a procedure. What makes this book fun is the fact that the experiments are bizarre.
Review: "11 Experiments That Failed" by Jenny Offill is a great science book for students in grades k-3. Something that the book does well is introduce to the reader the scientific method. It does this by presenting examples of experiments. For each experiment, the author includes a question, a hypothesis, a list of materials, and a procedure. What makes this book fun is the fact that the experiments are bizarre.
Genre: Fiction
Review: "Pond Walk" by Nancy Wallace is a great science book for students in grades k-2. The book introduces to students some of the organisms and plants that can be found in a pond. This book would be useful when introducing students to different types of organisms (such as reptiles) and their characteristics.
Review: "Pond Walk" by Nancy Wallace is a great science book for students in grades k-2. The book introduces to students some of the organisms and plants that can be found in a pond. This book would be useful when introducing students to different types of organisms (such as reptiles) and their characteristics.
Genre: Non-Fiction
I would use this book to...
1. teach students about the feature of quick facts that many informational books have.
2. teach students about indexes and how to use them.
Review: "Dolphin Baby!" is a good example of an informational book because it includes quick facts, an index to help students easily find what they are looking for.
I would use this book to...
1. teach students about the feature of quick facts that many informational books have.
2. teach students about indexes and how to use them.
Review: "Dolphin Baby!" is a good example of an informational book because it includes quick facts, an index to help students easily find what they are looking for.
Genre: Non-Fiction
I would..
1. Read-aloud when teaching students about the life cycle of a butterfly.
2. Have students refer to it when working on developing their understanding of life cycles.
Review: A "Monarch Butterfly's Journey" is a good example of an informational book because it presents accurate information about a butterflies life. It also includes a diagram of the life of a monarch butterfly.
I would..
1. Read-aloud when teaching students about the life cycle of a butterfly.
2. Have students refer to it when working on developing their understanding of life cycles.
Review: A "Monarch Butterfly's Journey" is a good example of an informational book because it presents accurate information about a butterflies life. It also includes a diagram of the life of a monarch butterfly.
Genre: fiction
I would...
1. read the book aloud to younger students (kinder-2nd grade) and discuss the idea of having an imagination.
2. refer to the book when having students write a narrative story.
Review: "When I Wore My Sailor Suit" is a great fiction book because it's main character is a character that all students can relate to. It celebrates having an imagination and has great illustrations to show this.
I would...
1. read the book aloud to younger students (kinder-2nd grade) and discuss the idea of having an imagination.
2. refer to the book when having students write a narrative story.
Review: "When I Wore My Sailor Suit" is a great fiction book because it's main character is a character that all students can relate to. It celebrates having an imagination and has great illustrations to show this.
Genre: fiction
I would...
1. have a young reader (1st-2nd grade) read this book.
2. read the book aloud and have students discuss the idea of teamwork and how this is shown in the book.
Review: "One Bear Extraordinaire" is a great example of a fiction book because it has amazing illustrations that help tell the story. It also has believable characters and a great plot and resolution.
I would...
1. have a young reader (1st-2nd grade) read this book.
2. read the book aloud and have students discuss the idea of teamwork and how this is shown in the book.
Review: "One Bear Extraordinaire" is a great example of a fiction book because it has amazing illustrations that help tell the story. It also has believable characters and a great plot and resolution.
Genre:
I would...
1. have a young reader (1st-2nd) grader read it on their own.
2. read the book aloud and have students practice making inferences.
3. also have students think about one of the main points in the book, compromise.
Review: "This Moose Belongs to Me" is a good example of a fiction book because it has good illustrations that help tell the story. Also, the main character of the book is one that some students will be able to relate to because he is bossy.
I would...
1. have a young reader (1st-2nd) grader read it on their own.
2. read the book aloud and have students practice making inferences.
3. also have students think about one of the main points in the book, compromise.
Review: "This Moose Belongs to Me" is a good example of a fiction book because it has good illustrations that help tell the story. Also, the main character of the book is one that some students will be able to relate to because he is bossy.
Genre: fiction
I would...
1. have a young reader (kinder-2nd grade) read this book on their own because it is a fairly easy read.
2. use it as a wordless book and have students come up with the story.
Review: "Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue" is a good fiction book because it has believable characters.The main character, the little girl, is relatable in the sense that many of us will find ourselves in a situation where we must help someone else. The book also has beautiful illustrations that help tell the story.
I would...
1. have a young reader (kinder-2nd grade) read this book on their own because it is a fairly easy read.
2. use it as a wordless book and have students come up with the story.
Review: "Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue" is a good fiction book because it has believable characters.The main character, the little girl, is relatable in the sense that many of us will find ourselves in a situation where we must help someone else. The book also has beautiful illustrations that help tell the story.
Genre: fiction
I would...
1. read this book aloud to teach students how to be accepting and kind to people who are different from themselves.
2. use this book to have students practice identifying and describing the main character of the story as well as the conflict and resolution.
Critique: "One Green Apple" is a great example of a fiction book because it is relatable and it includes beautiful illustrations that hep tell the story,
I would...
1. read this book aloud to teach students how to be accepting and kind to people who are different from themselves.
2. use this book to have students practice identifying and describing the main character of the story as well as the conflict and resolution.
Critique: "One Green Apple" is a great example of a fiction book because it is relatable and it includes beautiful illustrations that hep tell the story,
Genre: fiction
I would...
1. have students in grades k-1 grade read this book if they need practice phonetically regular books.
2. read it aloud and have student identify the words/phrases that rhyme.
Critique: "Llama Llama Red Pajama" is a great example of a fiction book that is phonetically regular because it includes a lot of rhyming. It is also a book that can be relatable to many students.
I would...
1. have students in grades k-1 grade read this book if they need practice phonetically regular books.
2. read it aloud and have student identify the words/phrases that rhyme.
Critique: "Llama Llama Red Pajama" is a great example of a fiction book that is phonetically regular because it includes a lot of rhyming. It is also a book that can be relatable to many students.
Genre: non-fiction
I would use this book to...
1. present students to biographical books.
2. teach students about George Washington Carver.
3. present students to a table of content, glossary, and index.
Critique: "George Washington Carver" is a good example of a biography/nformational book because it has a table of context, it includes a Word Hunt at the beginning of the book so students can look or pay attention for the key words in the book, it includes a timeline of how peanuts grow, and it includes a glossary at the end of the book.
I would use this book to...
1. present students to biographical books.
2. teach students about George Washington Carver.
3. present students to a table of content, glossary, and index.
Critique: "George Washington Carver" is a good example of a biography/nformational book because it has a table of context, it includes a Word Hunt at the beginning of the book so students can look or pay attention for the key words in the book, it includes a timeline of how peanuts grow, and it includes a glossary at the end of the book.
Genre: fiction
I would...
1. use this book to help k-1 students who need to practice reading with books that are phonetically regular.
2. to present students to fiction books.
Critique: "Swim With Dolphins" is a good example of a fiction book because the illustrations help tell the story. This is good and helpful for students who are learning to read.
I would...
1. use this book to help k-1 students who need to practice reading with books that are phonetically regular.
2. to present students to fiction books.
Critique: "Swim With Dolphins" is a good example of a fiction book because the illustrations help tell the story. This is good and helpful for students who are learning to read.
Genre: Fiction
I would:
- read this book aloud to a 1st or second grade class if I teach a lesson and use frogs as an example.
- have students read the book and write down the qualities of a frog that are mentioned in the story.
Critique: "The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog" is a good example of a narrative because it has illustrations that match the story.
I would:
- read this book aloud to a 1st or second grade class if I teach a lesson and use frogs as an example.
- have students read the book and write down the qualities of a frog that are mentioned in the story.
Critique: "The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog" is a good example of a narrative because it has illustrations that match the story.
Genre: Fiction
I would:
-use this book to teach students about words that end in -ing.
-use this book as a picture-less book by covering the words it has and having students come up with the story that is depicted by the illustrations.
Critique: "City Dog, Country Frog" is a good example of a literature book because the illustrations help tell the story.
I would:
-use this book to teach students about words that end in -ing.
-use this book as a picture-less book by covering the words it has and having students come up with the story that is depicted by the illustrations.
Critique: "City Dog, Country Frog" is a good example of a literature book because the illustrations help tell the story.
Genre: Non-fiction (informational)
I would:
-present it to a group of fourth or fifth grade students as a book they can use to read on their own.
-have students use it as a reference book when writing an essay about comparing and contrasting. The students can compare and contrast two of the many types of frogs that are mentioned in the book.
Critique: "Hip-Pocket Papa" is a great example of an informational book because it presents accurate information. It also includes great photographs that accompany the text. The book also includes a map at the end that shows where all of the photographs were taken. Therefore, students can also gain geographical knowledge from the book.
I would:
-present it to a group of fourth or fifth grade students as a book they can use to read on their own.
-have students use it as a reference book when writing an essay about comparing and contrasting. The students can compare and contrast two of the many types of frogs that are mentioned in the book.
Critique: "Hip-Pocket Papa" is a great example of an informational book because it presents accurate information. It also includes great photographs that accompany the text. The book also includes a map at the end that shows where all of the photographs were taken. Therefore, students can also gain geographical knowledge from the book.
Genre: Non-fiction (informational)
I would:
-present it to a class of 3rd-4th grade students as a book they can read during their silent reading time.
-have it available as a book that can be used for a project so that they can gather information about frogs, discovery etc.
Critique: "Frogs" is a great example of an informational book because it presents accurate information. It also has illustrations that go with the information that is presented.
I would:
-present it to a class of 3rd-4th grade students as a book they can read during their silent reading time.
-have it available as a book that can be used for a project so that they can gather information about frogs, discovery etc.
Critique: "Frogs" is a great example of an informational book because it presents accurate information. It also has illustrations that go with the information that is presented.
Genre: fiction
I would:
- read this book aloud to my students during the first day or week of school to get them thinking about what they are like.
- use this book to teach students about character.
Review:
Olivia is a good example of a fiction book because the character of Olivia seems believable and the art illustrates the story well.
I would:
- read this book aloud to my students during the first day or week of school to get them thinking about what they are like.
- use this book to teach students about character.
Review:
Olivia is a good example of a fiction book because the character of Olivia seems believable and the art illustrates the story well.
Genre: historical fiction
Why it fits this genre: The book takes place in the
I would use this book to:
1. present students to historical fiction books.
2. begin a lesson about segregation in the 1800-1900's.
Summary: This book is about a girls named Clover who is asked by her mother to stay on there side of the fence because white people live on the other side. One day, a white girl named Anna asks Clover and her friends if she can play with them but one boy says no. From her house, Clover observes the girl playing outside happily and freely. One day, Clover decides to get close to the fence and is asked by Anna if she wants to play. Clover agrees and the two girls become great friends.
Media: watercolor
Critique: "The Other Side" is a great example of historical fiction because it is set in the past. For example, the story takes place in the segregated South. The book also does a good job of including details of what life was like during that time. For example, Clover's mom told her not to go near the fence because the other side was where the white people lived. This is something that was common for parents to tells their children during this time.
Why it fits this genre: The book takes place in the
I would use this book to:
1. present students to historical fiction books.
2. begin a lesson about segregation in the 1800-1900's.
Summary: This book is about a girls named Clover who is asked by her mother to stay on there side of the fence because white people live on the other side. One day, a white girl named Anna asks Clover and her friends if she can play with them but one boy says no. From her house, Clover observes the girl playing outside happily and freely. One day, Clover decides to get close to the fence and is asked by Anna if she wants to play. Clover agrees and the two girls become great friends.
Media: watercolor
Critique: "The Other Side" is a great example of historical fiction because it is set in the past. For example, the story takes place in the segregated South. The book also does a good job of including details of what life was like during that time. For example, Clover's mom told her not to go near the fence because the other side was where the white people lived. This is something that was common for parents to tells their children during this time.
Genre: science fiction
Why it fits this genre: The book is about a child who decided to go to the moon all by himself and this is something that is not possible in our world today.
I would use this book to:
1. present students to science fiction books.
2. start a lesson on outer space.
Summary: This book tells the reader what they should do and what they will see if they decide to go to the moon. The book talks about how long it takes to get to the moon. It also talks about what it is like inside a space shuttle. The book also talks about what the moon is like and how it differs from earth.
Media: color pencil, acrylic paint
Critique: "If You Decide to Go to the Moon" is an okay example of science fiction because it talks about going to the moon, which is something that has been done. Therefore, going to the moon is not something that is unfamiliar to our world today. Something that is impossible in our world today is for a child to go to the moon in a rocket ship all by them self.
Why it fits this genre: The book is about a child who decided to go to the moon all by himself and this is something that is not possible in our world today.
I would use this book to:
1. present students to science fiction books.
2. start a lesson on outer space.
Summary: This book tells the reader what they should do and what they will see if they decide to go to the moon. The book talks about how long it takes to get to the moon. It also talks about what it is like inside a space shuttle. The book also talks about what the moon is like and how it differs from earth.
Media: color pencil, acrylic paint
Critique: "If You Decide to Go to the Moon" is an okay example of science fiction because it talks about going to the moon, which is something that has been done. Therefore, going to the moon is not something that is unfamiliar to our world today. Something that is impossible in our world today is for a child to go to the moon in a rocket ship all by them self.
Genre: Fiction (contemporary realistic fiction)
Why it fits this genre: The events in the book never happened but could happen.
I would use this book to:
1. Teach students about plot and resolution.
2. Teach students about character development.
Summary: This book tells the story of Rubina and her little sister Sana. One day, Rubina gets invited to a friends birthday party and asks for permission to go. Her mother/sister tells her that she can go only if she takes her sister. Rubina takes her sister to the birthday party and the other girls make fun of her. When Sana gets older, she is invited to a birthday party and her little sister wants to come as well. Like with Rubina, the sister/mother tells Sana that she must take her little sister. However, Rubina convinces her sister/mother to let Sana go by herself.
Media: watercolor and pencil
Critique: "Big Red Lollipop" is a good example of contemporary realistic fiction because it is relatable. For example, children who read this story can relate to the sister relationship between Rubina and Sana. Also, students can relate to the embarrassment Rubina felt when she had to take her sister o the social event.
Why it fits this genre: The events in the book never happened but could happen.
I would use this book to:
1. Teach students about plot and resolution.
2. Teach students about character development.
Summary: This book tells the story of Rubina and her little sister Sana. One day, Rubina gets invited to a friends birthday party and asks for permission to go. Her mother/sister tells her that she can go only if she takes her sister. Rubina takes her sister to the birthday party and the other girls make fun of her. When Sana gets older, she is invited to a birthday party and her little sister wants to come as well. Like with Rubina, the sister/mother tells Sana that she must take her little sister. However, Rubina convinces her sister/mother to let Sana go by herself.
Media: watercolor and pencil
Critique: "Big Red Lollipop" is a good example of contemporary realistic fiction because it is relatable. For example, children who read this story can relate to the sister relationship between Rubina and Sana. Also, students can relate to the embarrassment Rubina felt when she had to take her sister o the social event.
Genre: fiction (fantasy)
Why it fits this genre: The animals in the story talk and are able to do this that animals in the real world are unable to do.
I would use this book to:
1. teach students about rhyme.
2. read aloud before beginning an investigation on how people use to live before numbers existed.
Summary: This book tells the story of how numbers disappeared from a town. The story provides example of how hard life became with the absence of numbers. The creatures in the town didn't know what time it was or what day it was, their birthday, phone numbers, and many more things. A detective decided to figure out where the numbers had gone. In the end the detective finds the numbers and is able to return things to the way they were.
Media: digital illustrations
Critique: "Missing Math: A Number Mystery" is a good example of fantasy because it's characters are believable, For example, the detective dresses like a detective and asks questions during his investigation.
Why it fits this genre: The animals in the story talk and are able to do this that animals in the real world are unable to do.
I would use this book to:
1. teach students about rhyme.
2. read aloud before beginning an investigation on how people use to live before numbers existed.
Summary: This book tells the story of how numbers disappeared from a town. The story provides example of how hard life became with the absence of numbers. The creatures in the town didn't know what time it was or what day it was, their birthday, phone numbers, and many more things. A detective decided to figure out where the numbers had gone. In the end the detective finds the numbers and is able to return things to the way they were.
Media: digital illustrations
Critique: "Missing Math: A Number Mystery" is a good example of fantasy because it's characters are believable, For example, the detective dresses like a detective and asks questions during his investigation.
Genre: science fiction
Why it fits this genre: It suggests a hypotheses for the future.
I would use this book to:
1. teach students about the genre of science fiction.
2. teach students about theme.
Summary: This book is about a boy named Jonas who lives in an idillic world free of wars and pain. At the ceremony of twelve, a ceremony in which the young adults of the community are assigned their job, Jonas is chosen to be the keeper of the memories of the past. He begins spending time with the sole keeper of the communities memories and he realizes that he no longer wants to live in the world he lives in. Jonas becomes determined to escape his world and save those he loves.
Critique: "The Giver" is a good example of science fiction because it considers the way in which the scientific possibility of a world free of memory from pain might affect humans.
Why it fits this genre: It suggests a hypotheses for the future.
I would use this book to:
1. teach students about the genre of science fiction.
2. teach students about theme.
Summary: This book is about a boy named Jonas who lives in an idillic world free of wars and pain. At the ceremony of twelve, a ceremony in which the young adults of the community are assigned their job, Jonas is chosen to be the keeper of the memories of the past. He begins spending time with the sole keeper of the communities memories and he realizes that he no longer wants to live in the world he lives in. Jonas becomes determined to escape his world and save those he loves.
Critique: "The Giver" is a good example of science fiction because it considers the way in which the scientific possibility of a world free of memory from pain might affect humans.