 | 2030: A Day In the Life of Tomorrow's Kids by Amy Zuckerman (2009) IL: 3-6 RL 5.6 Examines trends and scientific and technological research to speculate
what a typical day will be like for a child living in the year 2030. |
 | Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 3.9 Presents humorous scientific information about the use of bubbles by various animals, such as whales, otters, dolphins, herring, and water shrews, for various recreational or functional purposes, such as hunting, warmth, communication, survival, or as a game. Activities for the book Images for masks Fish Farting May Not Be Just Hot Air - New Scientist Monterey Bay Aquarium- live webcams, videos, information on various ocean/water animals Dolphin Playing with Bubble Rings Video Humpback Whale Fishing Techniques Video Star Nosed Mole Video Sea Otters at Aquarium of the Pacific Video |
 | Button Up!: Wrinkled Rhymes by Alice Schertle (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 2.1 A collection of poems about clothes and animals wearing them |
 | An Eye For Color: The Story of Josef Albers by Natasha Wing (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 3.0 Presents a discussion of German-born American artist Josef Albers' perspective on color and use of contrasting combinations of colors to revolutionize the way people look at art. Short Biography of Josef Albers |
 | Letters To A Soldier by David Falvey (2009) IL: 3-6 RL: 4.8 First Lieutenant David Falvey, a twenty-five-year-old military police officer serving in Baghdad, describes what it is like to be a soldier and fight in a war through a series of letters between him and a fourth-grade class. |
 | The Life and Times of Corn by Charles Micucci (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 3.7 Introduces children to the history, science, and uses of corn. Corn in the Classroom (scroll down the page for lesson plans) History of Popcorn lesson plan Lesson Plan Life Cycle of Corn |
 | Listen to The Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and The Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 4.6 A children's book that tells the story of Dr. Greg Mortenson's promise to build a school in a remote Himalayan village after the villagers saved his life. Discussion GuideLesson Plan from Maria Martella (pdf) Vocabulary and Related Readings Lesson Plan ideas K-3 |
 | Lots of Spots by Lois Ehlert (2010) IL: K-3 RL: 4.6 A collection of poems about a variety of birds and beasts, their
camouflage and adornment, with an author's note on animal spots and
stripes. Camouflage Lesson Plan (pdf) |
 | Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 3.8 An illustrated account of the flight of Apollo 11 in 1969, the first manned mission to land on the moon. We Choose the Moon, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 (great pictures) Apollo 11: Facts, Myths, Photos and More- National Geographic |
 | Mule Train Mail by Craig McFarland Brown (2009) IL: K-3 RL: 3.2 Rain or shine, Anthony the Postman leads his pack of mules through the Grand Canyon to deliver the mail to the town of Supai. Supai, ArizonaHavasupai US Postal Service Facts Authors website |