mommy123 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm wanting to do an animal study this year with my son for Kindergarten science. What books would you suggest us having for our home library? He loves animals so I want him to have plenty of books he can grab any time. He reads just about anything, so reading level doesn't have to be K. Also, do you know any good science books or publishers from a creation perspective? And last question... What other science books do you really love for this age on any science topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmo Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 One of the best animal books we read all year was Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm. Both kids *loved* this book. These aren't technically animal books, but the top 3 science books this past year for my boy were all Usborne Beginners. I had to buy all 3 after we had them from the library for months. How Flowers Grow Tadpoles & Frogs Butterflies & Caterpillars We'll be doing more on animals this next year, so I'll be anxious to see what other recommendations you get. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Books by Franklyn Branley are wonderful for early elementary earth/sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Christian Liberty Nature Reader #1 Some of the creatures discussed in this book are: Paper Wasps, Spiders, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Beavers, Ants and Tumblebugs http://www.christianbook.com/christian-liberty-nature-reader-second-edition/9781930092518/pd/25731?item_code=WW&netp_id=151242&event=ESRCN&view=details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 We love the Let's Read and Find Out series. We own a bunch and always checked some out of the library too. To find good books, you might check out a few programs like the Noeo level 1 science courses and the Winter Promise animals program and see what books they recommend. We have the Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia. I wish we had a more advanced animal encyclopedia--I think my kids would not have minded an older level instead of Kingfisher. That said, they do read the Kingfisher one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 My dc, but especially my boys, love Oddhopper Opera. It's about bugs in a garden throughout the year, so it's incredibly useful as a science picture book. Kids love little books and the Golden Guides have been a HUGE hit here with all the dc. They are wonderfully sized for taking on nature walks also. Do be sure to pick up some books about animals and plant life specific to your state. Check out your state's parks and wildlife dept. because ours has tons of free resources. There are incredible things that can be downloaded as pdfs these days! Do consider getting him a subscription to ZooBooks. They are wonderful! You can also buy them individually and you can frequently find sets sold at Half-Price Books, eBay, etc. I have many more to add but quiet time is over and I need to get off the computer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 "One Small Square" books and the Christian Liberty Press Nature Readers. My boys also enjoy Nature Friend Magazine. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 My son is loving the Rookie Read About series for both science and geography. They are perfect for small hands, to the point, and packed with good tidbits. We love 'em. We have a handful of them from the library at any given time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffodil Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 My daughter enjoys the Let's Read and Find Out books and Click magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Click magazine. Oh yes! Highly recommend and second this suggestion! All the magazines from the Cricket folks are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We love the Let's Read and Find Out series. My very favorite for K-2!! You could base your whole science program on these books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Let's Read and Find Out Series Click Magazine Usborne See Inside books Magic Schoolbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I haven't read all the responses, so this might be repetitive. We studied the human body last year for my dd's K. I blogged the resources we used here. She LOVED doing this! HTH!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Complete-First-Book-Nature/dp/0746005636/ref=cm_cr-mr-title I'm even one of the reviewers, I loved it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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