Earthmerlin Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Hi there. I'm looking for read aloud titles that weave science topics throughout. We've got a few math-based fiction books which have been welcomed by my 7 year old so I thought I'd try to see if there are science-based ones as well. She loves both science & math & we've found that literature can help expand our knowledge of these topics in an engaging & light-hearted way. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kharisma Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) We have a few of the Magic School Bus Chapter Books. They are around 8 chapters long and involve the Frizz going on a adventure with her class. My 7 year old son likes them. They have the kids reports in the chapters and a list of questions in the back of the book. At co-op we lapbooked the Rock one. There was a free template at www.yeeshallknow.com .This might be one option for you. I would love to hear about other science based stories. :) Edited December 26, 2016 by Kharisma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 We have a few of the Magic School Bus Chapter Books. They are around 8 chapters long and involve the Frizz going on a adventure with her class. My 7 year old son likes them. They have the kids reports in the chapters and a list of questions in the back of the book. At co-op we lapbooked the Rock one. There was a free template at www.yeeshallknow.com . This might be one option for you. I would love to hear about other science based stories. :) Thanks for this! I had forgotten those as an independent read. I'll definitely put those in her rotation--she loves the quirkiness of Ms Frizzle! I'd love to hear more ideas regarding read alouds--titles we can both share together. My personal interest is space but hers is weather. She also loves mysteries lately. Honestly though, any factual science topic set in fiction would probably be a hit around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Here are a few links to book lists: Fiction Science Themed Novels -- a list from the American Library Association, grouped by science topic Funny Science-y Math-y Chapter Books for Kids -- a list from the Pragmatic Mom Education Matters blog Math and Science Chapter Books -- a list from Good Reads Listopia Non-Fiction Readable Science -- a list of elememary-age books from Penny Gardner Outstanding Science Trade Books -- an annual book list from the National Science Teachers Association Mixed (Fiction/Non-Fiction) Science -- The Best Children's Books, lists by subject (large number of informative picture books) Science -- Science Through Books, Carol Hurst's Books in the Classroom, listed by subject Edited December 26, 2016 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I second the Hawking’s George series. Other series: Nick and Tesla, Bob Pflugfelder Junior Explorer, Jeff Corwin Dinosaur Cove, Rex Stone Adventures of Riley, Amanda Lumry Uncle Albert, Russell Stannard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 At the same reading level as the Magic Schoolbus chapter books, there's the Andrew Lost books. Those are all science themed. Both of them are the right level for most 7 yos, but you'd want to do them soon, I think. There may be some other early chapter books as well... That stuff changes quickly and it's a growing market. I haven't read the Quark Chronicles, but several people like those. We did try the Sassafras Science series. I wasn't impressed, but as a read aloud for a 7 yo, it might be okay. There were a lot of grammatical errors and the plot and the science weren't well integrated. There aren't a ton of good science novels. I'd wait on the George's Secret Key books. They're good and the plots are really simple, but the science gets pretty heady pretty fast. Some 7 yos might be up for it - especially the first book - but most probably wouldn't be - especially the last one. There are a lot of good nature themed novels though. Some good read aloud ones for that age might include... Owls in the Family My Side of the Mountain (and the sequels) One Day in series by Jean Craighead George Gone Away Lake (and the sequels) Nim's Island And, as an offshoot of that, there are also a lot of animal books. So things like Poppy or Misty of Chincoteague could be part of an animal study. And then you can always take a novel and build up the science around it, Like, read The Twenty-One Balloons and study volcanoes, hot air balloons and diamonds. Or read some science fiction like Journey to the Mushroom Planet and then do a sort of takeoff on it. And there are more for older. The two Calpurnia Tate books are amazing. And there's more nature books like Hatchet that are better for slightly older. And there's a lot more science fiction as kids get older - things like A Wrinkle in Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 At the same reading level as the Magic Schoolbus chapter books, there's the Andrew Lost books. Those are all science themed. Both of them are the right level for most 7 yos, but you'd want to do them soon, I think. There may be some other early chapter books as well... That stuff changes quickly and it's a growing market. I haven't read the Quark Chronicles, but several people like those. We did try the Sassafras Science series. I wasn't impressed, but as a read aloud for a 7 yo, it might be okay. There were a lot of grammatical errors and the plot and the science weren't well integrated. There aren't a ton of good science novels. I'd wait on the George's Secret Key books. They're good and the plots are really simple, but the science gets pretty heady pretty fast. Some 7 yos might be up for it - especially the first book - but most probably wouldn't be - especially the last one. There are a lot of good nature themed novels though. Some good read aloud ones for that age might include... Owls in the Family My Side of the Mountain (and the sequels) One Day in series by Jean Craighead George Gone Away Lake (and the sequels) Nim's Island And, as an offshoot of that, there are also a lot of animal books. So things like Poppy or Misty of Chincoteague could be part of an animal study. And then you can always take a novel and build up the science around it, Like, read The Twenty-One Balloons and study volcanoes, hot air balloons and diamonds. Or read some science fiction like Journey to the Mushroom Planet and then do a sort of takeoff on it. And there are more for older. The two Calpurnia Tate books are amazing. And there's more nature books like Hatchet that are better for slightly older. And there's a lot more science fiction as kids get older - things like A Wrinkle in Time. Thanks for the numerous titles! I looked into the Andrew Lost series & it seems like something she'd enjoy as an independent read. I'll check out some of your other suggestions too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 The Nick and Tesla series is activity based - two kids build projects and discuss the science behind them to outsmart bad guys. The books have instructions for making your own. We're about to make the cyborg glove. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 The Nick and Tesla series is activity based - two kids build projects and discuss the science behind them to outsmart bad guys. The books have instructions for making your own. We're about to make the cyborg glove. Thanks so much for this re-recommendation! Your description piqued my interest & I just bought a copy on Amazon. I think this is the perfect mix--mystery, action, science, & hands-on activity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Andrew Lost series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks so much for this re-recommendation! Your description piqued my interest & I just bought a copy on Amazon. I think this is the perfect mix--mystery, action, science, & hands-on activity! I just received my copy of the 1st (?) in this series & I'm totally pumped! I already (pre-) read the first few chapters & believe this'll be a big hit with my daughter. I'm more giddy than I've been in awhile & I thank you again for the killer recommendation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard J. Nebel Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Each lesson in "Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding" (BFSU) (Nebel, Outskirts Press) includes a list of readings/age-appropriate books that correlate with the lesson. Such readings might fit your needs, as well as presenting particular scientific ideas and concepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor_dad Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Each lesson in "Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding" (BFSU) (Nebel, Outskirts Press) includes a list of readings/age-appropriate books that correlate with the lesson. Such readings might fit your needs, as well as presenting particular scientific ideas and concepts. At least for my copy of volume 1(k-5) the booklist is all nonfiction... so not novels which is what the OP asked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Each lesson in "Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding" (BFSU) (Nebel, Outskirts Press) includes a list of readings/age-appropriate books that correlate with the lesson. Such readings might fit your needs, as well as presenting particular scientific ideas and concepts. No advertising If you are the publisher or author of home schooling (or other) materials, or have a financial interest in a particular program, you may answer direct questions about those materials but don't use a general query ("What science/language arts/history materials should I use?") as a chance to promote your product. When these questions are posed, we hope that parents will hear from other parents not from those who may have a vested interest in the use of a particular program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 We absolutely love all of these https://www.bethlehembooks.com/specific-interest/science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hmm I thought I had the link going right to the science section. click on interests and then click on the science heading on the dropdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 We absolutely love all of these https://www.bethlehembooks.com/specific-interest/science Thanks for this link! We like Archimedes (thanks to Jim Weiss) & the book listed may also be of appeal. I like the periodic table one too but may save it until she's a bit older. Just as an aside, we had guests yesterday--a book-loving family with a same-age peer as my daughter--& I pulled out some recent purchases for 'show & tell', like the Nick & Tesla books referenced above. It was nice to further share my findings on here with my friends. That's why I'm glad I've become part of this community--the ideas are pertinent to our situation & help to enrich our lives. The ideas on this thread alone will provide our family months of exploration, learning & bonding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard J. Nebel Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Sorry for the transgression. I will keep this in mind for the future. Bernie Nebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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