medawyn Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 My time at the library is spent making sure the 2 yo doesn't wander off, and the 1 yo doesn't eat/un-shelve every book in reach, so I'd love some favorite publishers/authors of science books for littles that I can grab without to much attention to add to our weekly library haul. My 4 yo is currently obsessed with "reference books", so if you have some "grow with me" favorites, I might consider adding to our permanent collection as well. We spend lots of time outdoors and go on nature hikes (aka very slow, short strolls) several times per week, so the kids' interests are varied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 DD aged 6 still loves How to Lift a Lion. It is about Simple Machines. The other day I was reading it to her, at her request, and I got a super light bloody nose in the middle. DD said, "Don't worry. I'll read it to you" It was wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The Sonlight books for the early years are good. We used their booklist but not the program. DD really liked using the Jolly Phonics readers, which had science topics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Can you search for and reserve your books online? my library has this option and it makes it sooooo easy because I have similar library issues with kids in tow too. I can find so many books searching online and when they come in I just pick them up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudley Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Bernstein Bears Big Book of Science and Nature is my favorite preschool science book, we read it over and over. sorry not really what you asked for but one I would add to the collection. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The entire Let's Read and Find Out line of science books are good choices. DK has quite a lot of beautiful science reference books. I still start by getting them from the library first to see what holds DD's attention long enough to be worth buying, though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Can you search for and reserve your books online? my library has this option and it makes it sooooo easy because I have similar library issues with kids in tow too. I can find so many books searching online and when they come in I just pick them up. Even with just my one crazy kid, this is what I've often done. Then I can supervise as needed while she chooses her own books, and grab the stack off the reserve shelf just before checking out. Bonus points for my library also having a drive thru, for those times I just didn't want the bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Definitely see about requesting books ahead of time. It's also easy to browse on sites like Amazon where you can search for topics and see if your library has anything that looks good. We go every week and I pick up what I've ordered and the kids are free to choose what interests them which they love. Usborne has a lot of great books with explanations on different topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Berenstein Bear's Book of Science and Nature Let's Read and Find Out books are pretty much my science curriculum for K-1 Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat Learning Library series Gail Gibbons books Robert E. Wells books 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fralala Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Rookie Read About Science books (Allan Fowler) It's Science! books (Sally Hewitt) Science Play books (Vicki Cobb) I Know That! books (Claire Llewellyn) Seymour Simon's books The Magic School bus books (and others by Joanna Cole) For just looking at the photographs and illustrations in a big reference book, I like the Smithsonian's Visual Science Encyclopedia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thank you all! Having a "duh" moment about reserving books. Of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Our FAVORITES for science readers for ages 4-7: Anything by: Millicent Selsam (out of print most of his stuff but can find used) Christian Liberty Nature Readers Edited May 5, 2017 by Homeschoolmom3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenecho Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) We did a unit using Donald Silver's "One Small Square Cave" for the spine when my child was 6 (he had a KG level attention span). I love all his books (he has various habitats...arctic, tundra, swamp, forest, etc. plus backyard). Beautiful writing and illustrations and sidebars with activities and experiments you can do. I definitely consider these "living books." You wouldn't have to do a fully study around it but they are great for that. Edited May 5, 2017 by goldenecho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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