"In a similar treatment to their previous books about science and literature, the authors consider over 25 picture books (both new and classic, but all new to this volume) that provide examples in nature (topics include living things, earth and stars, and natural changes) for children to observe, describe, and appreciate. Summaries of each book are included as are extensive vocabulary lists, science concepts, puzzles, and integrated acti ..."
"This teaching resource offers great lesson ideas and activities based on quality children's literature. All titles center around the theme of work, giving children an insight into today's working environment and the skills that are needed to succeed. Each chapter assists the teacher in planning exciting classroom activities and projects. Through literature, important concepts and role models are presented that will help children think a ..."
"The Butzows' groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, and best-selling resource has been thoroughly revised and updated for today's classroom with new titles and new activities. More than 30 exciting instructional units integrate all areas of the curriculum and serve as models to educators at all levels. With each chapter there is also a list of related sources-including Internet sites. Adopted as a supplementary text in schools of educati ..."
"After the Pollutians had overused and polluted the Wump World, they fled to
another, cleaner planet. The Wumps were able to come out of hiding, but life
would never be the same for them. Science and Content Related Concepts
Industrialization, pollution, depletion of resources, environmentalism Content
Related Words Pollution, habitat, environment, factory, industry Activities 1. The
Wumps did not resist the coming of the Pollutians ..."
"Most people have many misconceptions about the nature of killer whales. Ask the
library media specialist to help you find books about killer whales. Using what
you learn compose ten true or false statements about killer whales. Reproduce
several copies of the list and distribute it to both students and adults. Ask them to
indicate whether each statement is true or false. Compare students' answers to
adults' answers. Some simple sta ..."
"Due to popular demand, the Butzows have put together more fascinating thematic units that make science more exciting for young learners. Each chapter focuses on an individual book and includes vocabulary; concepts; applications; and a wide variety of activities, including hands-on and inquiry-based topics, games, puzzles, word searches, and more. The authors' approach helps connect the conceptual content to real-life experiences. Physic ..."
"By means of 30 children's picture books―with stories set in times ranging from the early settlement of American until today―this book explores the characteristics of American heroes and the ways in which they have influenced our history, our way of life, and the principles upon which our culture has developed."
"Instructional units integrate all areas of the curriculum and serve as models to educators at all levels. Adopted as a supplementary text in schools of education nationwide, this resource features more than 30 outstanding children's fiction books that are rich in scientific concepts yet equally well known for their strong story lines and universal appeal. Activities can be used with appropriate titles for higher grades. Grades K-3."
Through Children's Literature Ser. An Integrated Approach to Teaching Science and Math Through Children's Literature : By CarolM. Butzow and John W. Butzow by CarolM. Butzow 400 Pages, Published 2011 by Libraries Unlimited ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-560-2, ISBN: 1-59158-560-0
"The emphasis of this book will be lesson plans for teachers to use with children grades k-4 in which science and mathematics are simultaneously taught using children's literature as the basis."