I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty

I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0753480182

The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more! Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out. Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and learn fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean
Author: Rosie Greenwood
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005-08-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0753458608

Designed to amuse and intrigue young readers, I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean and Other Questions About Explorers answers all sorts of questions that children ask about discovery and exploration, including those about the earliest explorers and traders and how they saw the world, the great age of discovery with its stories of famous explorers, fantastic cities, and new foods and products, and discoveries under the sea and out in space. The wealth of information in this book is backed up with stunning, high-quality artwork, facts, and lively cartoons to make the learning fun!

A Place for Wonder

A Place for Wonder
Author: Georgia Heard
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1003842453

In A Place for Wonder, Georgia Heard and Jennifer McDonough discuss how to create a landscape of wonder, a primary classroom where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged. For it is these characteristics, the authors write, that develop intelligent, inquiring, life-long learners. The authors’ research shows that many primary grade state standards encourage teaching for understanding, critical thinking, creativity, and question asking, and promote the development of children who have the attributes of inventiveness, curiosity, engagement, imagination, and creativity. With these goals in mind, Georgia and Jennifer provide teachers with numerous, practical ways—setting up wonder centers, gathering data though senses, teaching nonfiction craft—they can create a classroom environment where student’s questions and observations are part of daily work. They also present a step-by-step guide to planning a nonfiction reading and writing unit of study—creating a nonfiction book, which includes creating a table of contents, writing focused chapters, using wow words, and developing point of view. A Place for Wonder will help teachers reclaim their classrooms as a place where true learning is the norm.

Under the Sea

Under the Sea
Author:
Publisher: In the Hands of a Child
Total Pages: 47
Release:
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ISBN: 1603082247

Harp Seals

Harp Seals
Author: Kathleen Martin-James
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761346392

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the harp seal.

Science Discoveries on the Net

Science Discoveries on the Net
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2000-10-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0313009627

Turn kids onto science with these exciting Internet learning adventures. The 88 lessons in this book connect young learners to the incredible array of science knowledge and resources on the Internet. Each unit includes engaging activities and Internet research projects based on specific science concepts, along with discussion questions and lists of relevant Web sites and related literature. Grades K-6.

Powerful Writing Structures

Powerful Writing Structures
Author: Adrienne Gear
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2020-02-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1551389436

This timely book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around “brain pockets” to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some powerful examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Detailed lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on extensive classroom testing, student samples throughout the book illustrate this unique approach to teaching writing. Suggestions for setting up an effective writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction complete this comprehensive approach to developing a year-long writing program.