Kids Book Index
Monica Russo, Kevin Byron
This introduction to trees and forests combines information with activities and observations. It invites readers to explore the world of trees by looking closely at them and carrying out nature-focused activities. The book presents trees as a subject for observation and discovery, offering material that supports hands-on exploration of forests as well as attention to the details of individual trees.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Great White Shark Scientist (Scientists in the Field series)Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Keith EllenbogenSy Montgomery follows marine biologist Gregory Skomal as he investigates great white sharks, with underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen documenting the work. The book considers whether waters near Cape Cod may be a place where these sharks breed. It also looks at research conducted on sharks found along the coasts of New England and Mexico, including the use of photographs and tracking equipment to study their movements.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Beetle Is ShyDianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia LongA Beetle Is Shy presents many kinds of beetles, from flea beetles to bombardier beetles. Detailed illustrations explore the world of these insects alongside a poetic voice and carefully researched information. The book highlights beetles’ diversity and hidden wonders, using a visual approach to show their many forms. Its subject is the varied world of beetles and the details that distinguish them.Winning TitlesLexile Text Measure NC1070LATOS Book Level 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Under Water, Under EarthAleksandra Mizielinska, Daniel Mizielinski, Antonia Lloyd-JonesUnder Water, Under Earth uses illustrations to investigate what lies below the surface in watery places and underground. It gathers hundreds of facts about these hidden worlds and turns to questions and mysteries beneath water and earth. The book’s visual approach focuses on the parts of the natural world that cannot be seen from the surface at first glance above.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details