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Photosynthetic Floatation – Science Snack from the Exploratorium
Photosynthetic organisms capture energy from the sun and matter from the air to make the food we eat, while also producing the oxygen we breathe. In this Snack, oxygen produced during photosynthesis makes leaf bits float like bubbles in water. Learn more about this Science Snack from the Exploratorium including Video Demonstration of what to…
Read MoreWeather Movement Die / Dado de movimiento meteorológico
Roll the die and move as directed, like the weather! Tira el dado y muévete según las indicaciones, ¡como el meteorológico! The English/Spanish version is shown below. Find the English only version HERE. La versión en inglés/español se muestra a continuación. Encuentre la versión solo en inglés AQUÍ.
Read MoreCarl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman (author and illustrator)
A story about finding your place in the world. Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: “Why?” Carl’s quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems…
Read MoreYucky Worms by Vivian French (author) and Jessica Ahlberg (illustrator)
Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this…
Read MoreBaby Loves the Five Senses: Sight! by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Baby loves the five senses! Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of vision, light, and color. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Read MoreBaby Loves the Fives Senses:Smell! by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of smell. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Read MoreBaby Loves The Five Senses: Taste! by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chance (illustrator)
Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of taste. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Read MoreBaby Loves the Five Senses: Touch! by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of touch. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Read MoreBaby Loves the Five Senses: Hearing! by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Baby loves the five senses! Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of sound and hearing. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Read MoreThis Is a Book to Read With a Worm by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen (author) and Margaret McCartney (illustrator)
Foster a love of animals and science with this charming activity guide for finding and observing earthworms. Hands-on experiments help young biologists answer questions like “Which end is which?” and “Do worms make noise?” Insider tips encourage readers to think like a scientist and handle living things with care. Equally entertaining with or without a…
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