"Literature-based; across the curriculum"--Cover.
This is a comprehensive, standard-based unit on plants that includes: poetry, student books, word play, writing activities, science activities that focus on the parts of a plant and the plant life-cycle, math activities, art, recipes, ...
While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness.
"Gail Gibbons is known for her ability to bring the nonfiction world into focus for young students. Through pictures, captions, and text, this book provides a window into the world of growing things.
. . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--Booklist
This book provides bilingual materials to teach a fun and comprehensive unit about plants.
From the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, this beautiful children's guide is a must-have for any budding botanist or plant lover.
' This picture book version of a favorite popular song charts the faithful progress of a young boy who overcomes every obstacle'rock and weeds and a hungry old crow'and makes his garden overflow with bounty.
The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.
Geraldine, a goat, describes each step as she and her Navajo friend make a rug, from the hair clipping and carding to the dyeing and actual weaving.
Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment! I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t.