I love discovering more nature-themed picture books I can use with my kids or in the classroom. Plus, these are just in time for spring Earth Day celebrations. Introduce your young naturalists to bees, animal sounds, seashells, worms, and more! New Picture Books for Young Naturalists (2019) Who Is Sleeping? A Lift-the-Flap Book by Petr […]
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Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019)
What will you find on the new shelf at the library? Here are the nonfiction book titles about animals that are worth checking out or buying. Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019) Dingo by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Tannya Harricks NOCTURNAL / AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL Evocative illustrations with visibly painted brush strokes grabbed my […]
Learn About Animals: New Nonfiction Books for Ages 4 – 14
If your child enjoys reading about animal life, you’ll want to know about these new books. From picture to comics to nonfiction middle-grade, there is something for every age and most interests on this list of new books for kids. Learn About Animals: New Nonfiction Books for Ages 4 – 14 Walk This Wild World: […]
2018 Picture Books About Nature
Nature — the environment, the animals, the plants — surrounds us. We can teach our children about nature in many ways — being outside and observing is always my first preference. But books can support our children’s understanding of nature, too. Especially when we’re reading about things we can’t experience first hand due to our […]
What’s in the Dark? 14 Books About Nocturnal Animals
Do your kids know about nocturnal animals? Animals who sleep during the day and are active during the night? Learn more about nocturnal animals like bats, owls, foxes, and raccoons in these illuminating books about the world of the dark. “To all of you who crawl and creep, who buzz and chirp and hoot and […]
Engrossing What If You Had NonFiction Book Series
Get up close and very personal by imagining animal parts (noses, teeth, feet, hair, and ears) on YOU! Scholastic’s What If You Had series by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, presents an irresistible combination of factual information and whimsical imagining in this series of engrossing nonfiction books. I love that the specific science information sticks […]
Captivating True Life Stories of Wild Animal Rescues
The Born Free True – Life Stories about wild animal rescues are about the dramatic rescue of animals in horrible situations. They’re captivating, well-written, and informative and perfect for animal-loving 8 – 12 year old kids. In fact, I read 3 of the books in one night, I loved them that much! (And they’re pretty short, […]