Greta Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 My daughter (2nd grade) informed me yesterday that she's tired of reading silly fiction stories and wants to read more science books. The tricky part is that she's right on grade level in her reading skills, but further ahead in her understanding of science. For "science class", I read aloud books to her that are above her reading level. But for reading practice, I need something that she can read but that won't bore her in terms of content. Any suggestions? (Oh, and I'm only looking for secular resources. Thanks!) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Most libraries carry them. Scholastic also has a First Discovery series (Butterflies, Insects, Dinosaurs, etc.). There are a bunch of DK Eyewitness Readers in my library about various science topics as well as the "Rookie Readers" which might be a bit easy for her. I really like the DK readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 We do have a couple of the Eyewitness readers and those are great. I'll look for more. I am not familiar with the other two -- thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Here is a few books I have been looking into. Hope they can help. http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1205418607-648927&subject=11&category=3047 http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1205418607-648927&subject=11&category=2933 http://rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?sid=1205418607-648927&id=025105 http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1205418607-648927&subject=11&category=2906 ( This one might be a little old for her) http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1205418607-648927&subject=11&category=2907 http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1205418607-648927&subject=11&category=2905 http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1205418607-648927&subject=11&category=2904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenora in MD Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 definitely the Christian Liberty PRess nature readers. They would be fine for starting at a second grade reading level. Oh, but they are not secular. There are a few references to God. You may want to take a look at them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Wow, lots to choose from! Thanks for the leads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 We like these, too. Lots of interesting facts about insect and bird life, especially, and written in more of a "living books" style, than a textbook style (at least, in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I've found a couple of science readers on Google Books. They are 1. Science Readers by Vincent T. Murche 2. Hughes's Science Readers (There are a couple of different volumes of these) HTH, AllSmiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosemomma Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 My son read at 2nd grade level and loves these books by Salvatore Tocci from the library. They are part of the True Book series. The series start with the phrase Experiments with... Here are some he has read and liked Experiments with rocks and minerals Experiment with Plants Experiments with the Sun and the Moon Space Experiments There are probably 6-10 more titles in my library system. I also found True books by him about some of the elements. My son loved reading the science books and doing the experiments in the book. He also has other science themed books for higher reading levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Thornton Burgess books....Burgess Bird Book for Children, Seashore Book, Animal Stories, Nature Stories, etc. They are excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 She might be able to cope with the Magic Treehouse companion books. She also might be able to deal with the Magic Schoolbus chapter books. My other recommendation is the Let's Read and Find Out Science series that somebody else has already recommended. She might like Ranger Rick magazine if she likes reading about animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Thornton Burgess books....Burgess Bird Book for Children, Seashore Book, Animal Stories, Nature Stories, etc. They are excellent! I agree, these are great! I also 2nd the Nature Readers from Liberty press. The Scholastic science readers are quite good but may be too easy for her. They are factual with great pics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 My son is reading the Christian Liberty Press Nature Readers, and we both really look forward to this. It's more in depth than anything I ever read in Apologia's Biology course! LOL Really -- they are very well written, and my son retains a ton from his reading. I started him on a Pathway reader when he finished his phonics book, and he whispered it as he read. I asked him what was going on, and he said he was embarrassed because of the baby repetition in it. So, we started with CLP Nature Reader 1. He's now in book # 3. I plan to have him read Among the Forest People when he finishes this, and start book # 4 next year. Now, my 6 year old loves the Pathway readers. In fact, we skipped the first one because I agreed it was a little babyish for him as well, but when he found out we skipped a book, he asked if he could go back and read it. He likes the little stories. The Let's Read and Find Out Books are great as well. We always read any that pertain to what we are studying. We also read a lot of Gail Gibbons books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Oh, we love the Thornton Burgess books as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Oops -- just saw that you said secular only. Well, obviously scratch the CLP. Too bad, because the info is unbeatable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Wow, thanks for all the help ladies! DD will be very happy to have some new material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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