Using Fictional Stories as a Pathway to Science Content
This past summer I posted about the amazing children’s books I found about all things space, when I visited the McCall Public Library. For the next few weeks, I hope to share with you some of those treasures. “On Earth” by G. Brian Karas… Continue Reading ““On Earth” by G. Brian Karas”
Today is my birthday 🎂, and I am starting the day posting about one of my favorite things: picture books! 😀❤️ As you get ready to start another year, I highly recommend you purchase this set of Kobi Yamada books! They are at the… Continue Reading “Birthday Happiness”
I must be on a curiosity kick, because among my rainy afternoon reads is: “The Curious Garden” written and illustrated by Peter Brown. Liam lived in a dreary plant-less city. 😕 While others took cover from the rain, his outdoor heart took him outside… Continue Reading ““The Curious Garden””
Did you know that the latest Mars rover, Curiosity, was named by a sixth-grader from Kansas? I didn’t, nor did I know so many of the intricate details that went into preparing the Mars rover. A fascinating read, told by the fictional perspective of… Continue Reading ““Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover” by Markus Motum”
To my delight, I came across this book at my local library. The novel-like binding intrigued me. I thought it might be written like a novel, diving deep into a couple of inventions and their backstory–similar to the documentary series “How we Got to… Continue Reading ““The Story of Inventions””