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Bugs, bogs, bats, and books : sharing nature with children through reading / Kathleen T. Isaacs.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : Huron Street Press, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Description: xi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1937589587 (paperback : alk. paper)
  • 9781937589585 (paperback : alk. paper)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Why nature books? -- Choosing good nature books -- Nature encounters -- Backyard and garden -- From the Earth to the sky and beyond -- Naturalists -- Habitats -- Plants and trees -- Animals -- More animals -- Poetry -- Biography -- Children's songs and traditional tales -- Books for babies and toddlers -- Books for adults.
Summary: Pairing a book with such activities as a trip to the zoo, a nighttime look at the stars, or a walk in the forest can connect children to nature while inspiring discussion and questions. Teacher and librarian Kathleen T. Isaacs spotlights recent informational and picture books appropriate for children ages up to 10 that will help parents and caregivers encourage children's wonder and enthusiasm for nature. Themed chapters such as Backyard and Garden, From the Earth to the Sky and Beyond, Plants and Trees, Animals in Captivity, and Children's Songs and Traditional Tales identify titles on nature-related subjects that kids love, while also offering supplemental activities that adults and children can do together, such as a backyard bird count and things to look for at an aquarium. The hundreds of quality books listed and annotated in this resource will enrich the joy and excitement of nature for readers of all ages.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 028.55 I73 Available 33111007956804
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Reading a book before or after a trip to the zoo, a nighttime look at the stars, or a walk in the forest can connect children to nature while inspiring discussion and questions. Teacher and librarian Kathleen T. Isaacs spotlights recent titles appropriate for children ages up to 10 that will help parents and caregivers encourage children's wonder and enthusiasm for nature. Themed chapters such as "Nature Encounters," "Backyard and Garden," "From the Earth to the Sky and Beyond," "Naturalists," "Habitats," "Plants and Trees," "Animals," and "Books for Babies and Toddlers" identify picture books on nature-related subjects that kids love. Isaacs also offers supplemental science activities that adults and children can do together, such as a backyard bird count and hands-on projects with leaves and flowers. The hundreds of picture books listed and annotated in this resource will enrich the joy and excitement of nature for readers of all ages.

"With more than 300 recommended books and activities"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Why nature books? -- Choosing good nature books -- Nature encounters -- Backyard and garden -- From the Earth to the sky and beyond -- Naturalists -- Habitats -- Plants and trees -- Animals -- More animals -- Poetry -- Biography -- Children's songs and traditional tales -- Books for babies and toddlers -- Books for adults.

Pairing a book with such activities as a trip to the zoo, a nighttime look at the stars, or a walk in the forest can connect children to nature while inspiring discussion and questions. Teacher and librarian Kathleen T. Isaacs spotlights recent informational and picture books appropriate for children ages up to 10 that will help parents and caregivers encourage children's wonder and enthusiasm for nature. Themed chapters such as Backyard and Garden, From the Earth to the Sky and Beyond, Plants and Trees, Animals in Captivity, and Children's Songs and Traditional Tales identify titles on nature-related subjects that kids love, while also offering supplemental activities that adults and children can do together, such as a backyard bird count and things to look for at an aquarium. The hundreds of quality books listed and annotated in this resource will enrich the joy and excitement of nature for readers of all ages.

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