Can I Request a Book be Added to the Book List?
Absolutely! I welcome recommendations for new additions. Each book list spreadsheet is a work in progress and I encourage suggestions. If you find a fictional picture book that would be a great addition, please submit your book suggestion here.
How do I know a book is a good fit for Fictional Stories in Science?
There are two key aspects that I look for when considering a book for Fictional Stories in Science:
- Is it a fictional story?
- Non-fiction science books, even in picture book form, are not a focus of the goals addressed within this website.
- Currently biographical stories, even in picture book form, are not a focus of the goals addressed within the blog portion, but are part of the general book list.
- What about Young Adult (YA) literature?
- Yes, fictional YA literature meets the focus of the goals addressed within this website.
- Does the story reference science topics and/or scientific skills?
- A story that references science topics are stories that include words found within science instruction. Examples are:
- Weather (or specific weather)
- Plant (or plant growth)
- Space (or specific celestial bodies)
- Landscapes/Landforms
- A story that references scientific skills are stories that include indirect or direct references to scientific inquiry. Examples are:
- Problem Solving
- Questioning
- Investigation
- Trial and Error
- Collaboration
- A story that references science topics are stories that include words found within science instruction. Examples are:
Please see the visual example below for more information. You can also check out the book suggestion form for further details. Even if you are unsure of whether or not a book is a good fit, I encourage you to fill out the book suggestion form to the best of your ability, and include your contact information, so I can follow-up.
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