Book Title Author Summary Book Cover Bubble, Bubble Page39

Mercer Mayer With magic bubble solution, a boy discovers that he can blow any kind of bubble imaginable: a kangaroo, a bird, a car, or a boat.

Pop! A Book About Bubbles Page39

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Simple text explains how soap bubbles are made, why floating bubbles are always round, and what makes them pop.

How Big is a Foot? Page45

Rolf Myller The King has a problem. He wants to give the queen a bed for her birthday, but no one knows the answer to the question “How big is a bed?”

How Tall, How Short, How Faraway? Page45

David A. Adler Colorful cartoons and easy-to-follow text introduce the history of measurement, from the ancient Egyptian system to the metric system

Hear your heart Page55

Paul Showers This Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science book provides a simple explanation of the structure of the heart and how it works. It includes diagrams and a few hands-on activities.

The Busy Body Book: A Kid’s Guide to Fitness Page55

Lizzy Rickwell This action-packed introduction to the human body combines colorful illustrations of active kids with detailed information about how the body works.

More Picture Perfect Science Lessons By: Karen Rohrich and Emily Morgan NSTA Press

Lucas and His Loco Beans Page65

Ramona Moreno Winner

Bilingual rhyming text tells the tale of a young boy who learns about the life cycle of the Mexican jumping bean moth from his grandfather. Note: On pages 15 and 26, the jumping bean moth larva is incorrectly referred to as a “worm”. Replace the word “worm” with “larva” as you read the book aloud.

Diary of a Worm Page79

Doreen Cronin A young worm writes a hilarious journal about his daily adventures.

Wiggling Worms at Work Page79

Wendy Pfeffer Explains how earthworms eat, move, and reproduce and how they help plants grow.

Over in the Ocean Page99

Marianne Berkes Based on the traditional song “Over in the Meadow,” this ocean-animal counting book features vibrant polymer clay illustrations.

Coral Reef Animals (Animals in Their Habitats Series) Page99

Francine Galko Describes coral reefs, where they can be found, the animals that inhabit them, and how to protect them.

Our Tree Named Steve Page109

Alan Zweibel In a letter to his children that is both humorous and poignant, a father recounts memories of the role that Steve, the tree in their front yard, has played in their lives.

Be a Friend to Trees Page109

Patricia Lauber Discusses the importance of trees as sources of food, oxygen, and other essential things, and gives

The Magnetic Dog Page123

Bruce Whatley Skitty is a dog with “magnetic” qualities. She doesn’t attract metal, like keys and spoons. She attracts food.

Magnetic and Nonmagnetic Page123

Angela Royston This book explains what magnets do, magnetic and non-magnetic materials, and uses of magnets.

Roller Coaster Page133

Marla Frazee Twelve people set aside their fears and ride a roller coaster, including one who has never done so before.

I Fall Down Page133

Vicki Cobb Simple experiments introduce the basic concept of gravity and its relationship to weight.

What Did They See? Page147

John Schindel Raccoon hurries to show Beaver, Porcupine, and Otter the most amazing “thingamajig” that they have ever seen (a mirror).

I See Myself Page147

Vicki Cobb Learn why you can see yourself in shiny objects with this fun, interactive book about light.

If You Find a Rock Page157

Peggy Christian Soft, hand-tinted photographs and simple, poetic text celebrate the variety of rocks that can be found, including skipping rocks, chalk rocks, and splashing rocks.

Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough Page157

Natalie M. Rosinky

Simple text and cartoonish illustrations provide information on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Sunshine on My Shoulders Page169

John Denver A picture book adaptation of John Denver’s song “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” which celebrates the simple things in life such as sunshine, nature, and loving relationships.

When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer Page179

Walt Whitman Walt Whitman’s beautiful words are recast to tell the story of a boy’s fascination with the heavens.

Imaginative Inventions Page197

Charise Mericle Harper

The who, what, where, when, and why of roller skates, potato chips, marbles, and pie told in rhyming verse.

Leo Cockroach, Toy Tester Page197

Kevin O’Malley

Leo Cockroach, who secretly tests toys for the bug-hating president of a toy company, seeks a job with the competitor across the street and finds himself worse off than before.

John Muir: America’s Naturalist Page213

Thomas Locker A biography of John Muir, a naturalist who founded the Sierra Club and was influential in establishing the national park system.

Rachel Carson: Preserving A Sense of Wonder Page213

Thomas Locker and Joseph Bruchac

A beautifully illustrated biography of environmentalist Rachel Carson interspersed with her own memorable quotes.

The Important Book Page213

Margaret Wise Brown

Simple poems describe everyday objects and the important thing about each of those objects.

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Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets Page37

Jeanne Willis Dr. Xargle, a green, five-eyed alien, teaches a lesson about that most mysterious of creatures: the human baby.

Seven Blind Mice Page37

Ed Young Retells the fable of the blind men discovering the different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance.

Seashells by the Seashore Page53

Marianne Berkes A counting book in which a girl and her companions collect a variety of seashells

A House for Hermit Crab Page53

Eric Carle A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates with the Risea creatures he meets in his travels.

Rice is Life Page69

Rita Golden Gelman

Poetic Text, factual information, and charming illustrations demonstrate the importance of rice to life on the island of Bali.

Rice Page69

Louise Spilsbury Describes how rice is grown and what happens to it on its way from the field to your table.

The Popcorn Book Page91

Tomie de Paola Full of information about popcorn, including its history, varieties, and recipes

Animal Lives: The Barn Own Page115

Sally Tagholm Describes physical characteristics, hunting, feeding, nesting, mating, and molting of the barn owl.

Perfect Science Lessons By: Karen Rohrich and Emily Morgan NSTA Press

Butternut Hollow Pond Page115

Brian J. Heinz Presents the dramatic dynamics of survival and competition on a North American pond.

Weird Friends: Unlikely Allies in the Animal Kingdom Page133

Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey

Details sum of the amazing symbiotic relationships found in the animal kingdom

Turtle Bay Page133

Saviour Pirotta Taro is faxcinated by old Jiro-San, who sweeps the beach while waiting for the arrival of sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! Page133

April Pulley Syre From before she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle escapes from danger with help from human hands.

Sheep in a Jeep Page181

Nancy Shaw Records the misadventures of a group of sheep who go riding in a Jeep

Sound (Energy Works! Series) Page205

Jenny Karpelia Explains that vibrations create sound, how high and low pitches are made, how the ear works, and how musical instruments make sound

The Remarkable Farkle McBride Page205

John Lithgow The musical prodigy Farkle McBride tries a number of instruments before discovering that conducting the orchestra makes him happy.

Rise the Moon Page235

Eileen Spinelli A variety of people and animals are touched by an enchanting moonlit night.

The Moon Book Page235

Gail Gibbons Describes the movement, phases, and exploration of the Moon

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me Page235

Eric Carle Monica’s father gets the moon for her after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.

Somewhere in the World Right Now Page251

Stacey Schuett Describes what is happening in different places around the world at a particular time.

Erosion: The Weather Report Series Page265

Virginia Castleman

Tells how water, wind, and ice change the surface of the Earth through erosion.

Imaginative Inventions Page279

Charise Mericle Harper

The who, what, where, and why of roller skates, potato chips, marbles, and pie told in whimsical verse.

Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women Page279

Catherine Thimmesh

How women throughout the age have responded to situations by inventing various items.