| for the youngest child |
| Call No. |
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Title |
| 010139 |
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Cobb, Vicki and Julia Gorton. I Get Wet.
New York: HarperCollins, 2002.
This book introduces young children to the properties of water through simple experiments like putting water in different containers, watching it drip and trying to soak it up with various household materials. Children who wonder why their fingertips get wrinkly in the bathtub will find the answer to this question and more.
Gr. Preschool-2. |
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| 010140 |
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Simon, Seymour and Nicole Fauteux. Let's
Try it Out in the Water: Hands-On Early Learning Science Activities.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001.
This book presents simple activities and experiments that demonstrate buoyancy by observing why some things sink and others float in water. Children are encouraged to think like scientists, using the scientific method of
observation and discovery.
Gr. Preschool-2. |
| |
|
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| 110211 |
|
National Wildlife Federation. Diving Into
Oceans. Philadelphia, Penn.: Chelsea House Publishers,1998.
An activity-centered resource book on oceans for children, this book makes learning about oceans fun with experiments, games, crafts, songs, and more.
Gr. K-3. |
| |
|
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| 152230 |
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Rood, Ronald N. Wetlands. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994.
This book provides a useful guide for watching wildlife in the air, on the water's surface, in the depths, and on the land areas surrounding swamps, slow streams, marshes, and ponds.
Gr. 2-5.
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| |
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| 281288 |
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Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page. What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully illustrated interactive guessing book.
Gr. Preschool-2. |
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| |
| for the middle years |
| |
|
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| 010145 |
|
Stwerktka, Eve and Albert. Drip Drop: Water's Journey. Englewood Cliffs,
N.J.: Julian Messner, 1991.
Drip Drop traces water's journey from tap, through the sewers, to the treatment plant, and beyond! This book features many simple water-related experiments for kids.
Gr. 3-6. |
| |
|
|
| 071102 |
|
Frahm, Randy. Lakes: Timeless Reservoirs. Mankato, Minn.: Creative Education, 2003.
Well-written, informative essays provide an overview of lakes, including their formation, life span, inhabitants, uses, and ecology. The book also includes experiments to help readers visualize important lake-related concepts.
Gr. 3-5. |
| |
|
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| 281250 |
|
Arnosky, Jim. Freshwater Fish & Fishing.
New York: Four Winds Press,1982.
Descriptions of many freshwater fish and the techniques recommended to catch them are detailed and illustrated in this guidebook. There are sections on cleaning fish, tying knots, and making lures.
Gr. 3-6. |
| |
|
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| 281267 |
|
Arnosky, Jim. Fish in a Flash!: A Personal
Guide to Spin-Fishing. New
York: Bradbury Press, 1991.
Arnosky's love for spin-fishing is evident in this guide to being successful in the sport. Drawing on his own experience, he covers boater safety, tackle, and the importance of sustainable fishing. As usual, his illustrations are quite wonderful and very helpful in illuminating his points.
Gr. 3-8. |
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