Workshops
Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee
This exhilarating amusement park visit begins with a line of prospective riders, eagerly awaiting their turn . . . with at least one person who has never done this before. Zooming, swerving, dipping, and diving, this delightful story featuring a breathtaking ride and a hilarious range of reactions, will help readers lose their roller coaster…
Read MoreI Fall Down by Vicki Cobb (author) and Julia Gorton (illustrator)
Do you know what makes things fall? Renowned science author Vicki Cobb explains the weighty subject of gravity with such ease that even the youngest kids will understand. Follow this book with a child who loves to play. Have lots of dropping races. Together you’ll learn how much fun falling for science can be.
Read MoreThe Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
Boy, Duncan’s crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters. Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued!
Read MoreFrom Wax To Crayon by Robin Nelson
With large, vivid photographs that correspond to simple, short sentences, Start to Finish reveals the life cycles and processes behind the common, everyday things that beginning readers see in the world around them. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes; Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; Life Science; and Science and Technology…
Read MoreI See Myself by Vicki Cobb (author) and Julia Gorton (illustrator)
You might not see yourself, but you will feel yourself getting smarter as you begin to understand how and why you can see yourself. Renowned science author Vicki Cobb illuminates the scientific principles of light and reflection in a way that even the youngest kids can understand. Follow this book with a young child who…
Read MoreNext Time You See a Sunset by Emily Morgan
“Next time you see a sunset, stop and sit down for a while.” This book’s tempting opening line invites children and adults to take in a daily phenomenon with fresh eyes. By reading Next Time You See a Sunset together, you can learn to appreciate the spinning of the Earth, the progress of day into night, and…
Read MoreBeaks! by Sneed B. Collard III (author) and RobinBrickman (illustrator)
Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive. From the twisted beak of a crossbill to the color changing bill of a seagull, readers will learn fun facts about how beaks are designed and used as tools by birds of all shapes and sizes.…
Read MoreMoon! : Earths Best Friend by Stacy Mcanulty (author) and Stevie Lewis (illustrator)
Meet Moon! She’s more than just a rock–she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she’s always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this…
Read MoreLa Oruga Muy Hambrienta, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The time-honored classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in two bilingual formats, bringing together two languages for the ultimate reading and learning experience. With easily readable side-by-side English and Spanish text, it’s perfect for children learning to speak either language.
Read MoreFrom Caterpillar To Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman (author) and Bari Weissman (illustrator)
After a caterpillar comes to school in a jar, the children are captivated as it eats, grows, and eventually becomes a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly. This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes web research prompts and an activity…
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