My4arrows Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm looking for a recommendation for a reference book about plants. It would be for Elementary (3rd and 1st) as well as preschool. Something that gives information on different types of plants for my kids to look at pictures, read information on their own. (It will be used to accompany Quark Chronicles- Botany) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 We are doing the same study starting in March and using these two: Plant (Eyewitness) by David Burnie Plants (A Class of Their Own series) by Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 We're using the Eyewitness Plant book already mentioned (http://smile.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Plant-DK-Books/dp/0756660351/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1456340965&sr=1-8&keywords=Plants&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A2579000011) with my 4th grader. It is scheduled in the Quark Botany Notebooking pages. The book From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons is excellent for that age range, too. http://smile.amazon.com/Seed-Plant-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0823410250/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1456340965&sr=1-3&keywords=Plants&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A2579000011 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 On top of a kids encyclopedia type book I'd recommend getting a field guide that's specific to your area or state. This will let you easily look up the plants and trees they're actually seeing every day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My4arrows Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Any others than the eyewitness one suggested. For some reason I just don't like it. I was hoping for something different. Not sure exactly what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raifta Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 We just started with Quark and one book I found in the library that is quite different and very enjoyable (it's not just about plants but does include them) is Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman. I suspect that I like it partially because it feels and looks very different from the Eyewitness Plant type books - it is smaller and the paper is matte with hand illustrated drawings. It feels less busy and is much more pleasing to the eye and feel IMO. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 We just started with Quark and one book I found in the library that is quite different and very enjoyable (it's not just about plants but does include them) is Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman. I suspect that I like it partially because it feels and looks very different from the Eyewitness Plant type books - it is smaller and the paper is matte with hand illustrated drawings. It feels less busy and is much more pleasing to the eye and feel IMO. Ooh, that looks beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) The ones I listed above may be too old for your kids. Seconding Gail Gibbons and also Let's Read and Find Out. Have you looked at the Guest Hollow Botany list? She did an earlier (incomplete) version when her son was younger and you might find something good there. Not general overview, but I love the Tree Tales series by Barbara Bash For preschoolers, Eric Carle's The Tiny Seed. Our library has loads of early reader level science books, but it is hard to tell how good they are without actually seeing them. I often end up there just looking and skimming to see which ones are best or reserving a stack only to return all but 3 or 4 within an hour of checking them out. Edited February 26, 2016 by ScoutTN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We like Fun With Nature: Take Along Guide. I think I found it after it was recommended on these boards a while back. I also agree with the above poster that recommended a local field guide. We've learned so much just by looking up plants in the guide that they see/pick right outside! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoolC Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We just started with Quark and one book I found in the library that is quite different and very enjoyable (it's not just about plants but does include them) is Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman. I suspect that I like it partially because it feels and looks very different from the Eyewitness Plant type books - it is smaller and the paper is matte with hand illustrated drawings. It feels less busy and is much more pleasing to the eye and feel IMO. We received this book in the mail this week and my boys haven't put it down. They have been flipping through it repeatedly and excitedly showing me their finds. We have the Encyclopedia type books mentioned as well and enjoy them, but there really is something about the presentation of the Nature Anatomy book that draws you in. It's not an in depth book on plants, just a survey of a variety of nature topics but it has been inspiring for us and is drawing us into deeper study, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My4arrows Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 We just started with Quark and one book I found in the library that is quite different and very enjoyable (it's not just about plants but does include them) is Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman. I suspect that I like it partially because it feels and looks very different from the Eyewitness Plant type books - it is smaller and the paper is matte with hand illustrated drawings. It feels less busy and is much more pleasing to the eye and feel IMO. This book looks almost exactly what I was looking for. I am going to need to get this one! Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My4arrows Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 The ones I listed above may be too old for your kids. Seconding Gail Gibbons and also Let's Read and Find Out. Have you looked at the Guest Hollow Botany list? She did an earlier (incomplete) version when her son was younger and you might find something good there. Not general overview, but I love the Tree Tales series by Barbara Bash.you For preschoolers, Eric Carle's The Tiny Seed. Our library has loads of early reader level science books, but it is hard to tell how good they are without actually seeing them. I often end up there just looking and skimming to see which ones are best or reserving a stack only to return all but 3 or 4 within an hour of checking them out. I'll check out Guest Hollow's list. My kids do like Gail Gibbons books, so we will check that out. I think the Eyewitness books are just too cluttered maybe for them. Those books haven't held their interest and they are avid readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.