Two kids get to follow the cycle of an apple tree through the seasons. The importance of weather and of bees for pollination in the development of the fruit is highlighted. Fantastic children's book for collage, texture, painting techniques, and science integration.
Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp
Author: Carol Diggory Shields Illustrator: Scott Nash
Used as a read-aloud, this book is a great choice for a science lesson about dinosaurs.
Dem Bones
Author: Bob Barner Illustrator: Bob Barner
Great picture book for a science or health lesson. Colorful torn paper illustrations. Interesting, informative "bone facts" this book makes a wonderful treat for Halloween!
The Apprentice
Author: Pilar Molina Llorente Illustrator: Juan Ramón Alonso
Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old apprentice Arduino's dreams of being a painter. Arduino faces a decision that could cost him his only chance to realize his life's dream. Can be combined with a history or art history lesson.