the abc’s of nonfiction picture books
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The ABCs of Nonfiction Picture Books
for math, science, and history classes K-12
By: Megan Leiss
Common Core State Standards
The new Common Core State Standards are now emphasizing
informational text in all grade levels. Picture books are a great
way to incorporate informational text that meets the needs for all
learners.
Standards
fromCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts &
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects, Appendix A: Research Supporting Key Elements of the
Standards
Why Use Picture Books?
According to Keith Schoch, 5 reasons picture books deserve a place
in the classroom because Picture Books are nonthreateningPicture
Books are focusedPicture Books set a purpose for learningPicture
Books provide a common knowledge backgroundPicture Books activate
thinking on a visual level
Still not convinced?
To learn more about why to use picture books in the classroom,
check out Picture Books Across the Curriculum To search for picture
books using genre, historical period, grade level, and/or genre of
protagonist, check out the Database of Award Winning Childrens
Literature
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A is for Apple Fractions
By: Jerry PallotaAuthor Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Rob Bolster
use a variety of different apples to teach kids all about fractions
in this innovative and enjoyable book. Playful elves demonstrate
how to divide apples into halves, thirds, fourths, and more. Young
readers will also learn about varieties of apples, including Golden
and Red Delicious, Granny Smiths, Cortlands, and even Asian
Pears.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
Click on the picture above for a lesson plan to accompany Apple
Fractions
B is for Beanstalk, The Measure of a Giant
By: Ann McCallumIn this new spin on the classic tale, Jack climbs
the beanstalk and finds a giant friend. How can Jack and the giant
do things together when they are such different sizes? Humorous
illustrations clearly show their math problems and how they solve
them.
Summary from www.goodreads.com
C is for Curious Critters
By: David FitzSimmonsThis collection of amazing close-up images on
stark white backgrounds is a stunning introduction to the animals'
unique beauty. Young children won't be able to resist lingering
over the sharp details in these vibrant photographs. The humorous,
first-person text implies a rivalry. A concluding two-page section
provides a brief paragraph on the natural history of each animal
and insect. The sophisticated photography and lighthearted
narrative combine in an intriguing peek into some of the
inhabitants of the natural world.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
Click on the picture above to see a quick video about Curious
Critters
D is for Disasters
By: David BurnieReaders will be able to follow a tornado chaser
into the heart of a storm, track the path taken by a hurricane as
it sweeps the ocean, or find out which natural disaster was the
world's worst killer. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations
show how natural disasters occur and the destruction they wreak.
Timelines show events unfolding minute-by-minute or hour-by-hour.
This exciting new book also features eyewitness accounts from
people who have lived to tell the tale and mind-blowing,
up-to-the-minute facts and figures. A free digital companion book
is available online.Summary from www.scholastic.com
E is for Eleanor, Quiet No More
By: Doreen RappaportIn her eloquent prose, Doreen Rappaport
captures the essence of Eleanor's character and the deep
significance of her legacy. With beautiful paintings by Gary Kelley
and selections from Eleanor's own writings, Eleanor's Big Words is
an extraordinary tribute to an extraordinary American.
Summary from www.goodreads.com
F is for First Mothers
By: Beverly GhermanDid you know that Thomas Jefferson's mother ran
a plantation by herself, or that Abraham Lincoln's mother was a
wrestler? James Madison's mom called him "Jemmy" and made his
shirts while he went to college, and Woodrow Wilson created
Mother's Day to celebrate all mothers, especially his. Join Beverly
Gherman and Julie Downing in this celebration of the women behind
the White House. Gherman delightfully dishes fun facts about each
mother, and Downing's lively illustrations are sure to enthrall and
entertain
Summary from www.scholastic.com
G is for George Washington and the Generals Dog
By: Frank MurphyIn a thoroughly enjoyable reader, George
Washington's little-known love of animals is revealed. In addition
to Washington's life-long relationship to his pets and farm
animals, is the touching story of the stray dog found after battle.
Washington's kindness to both man and beast is displayed in his
returning the pet to his enemy, and his ensuing popularity crossed
every border.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
H is for Hersheys Milk Chocolate Weights and Measures
By: Jerry PallottaHow long is a foot? What is the metric system?
What weighs more, a ton of feathers or a ton of Hershey's candy?
Author and educator Jerry Pallotta answers these and lots of other
questions as only he can -- using Hershey's Kisses, Twizzlers,
Hershey's chocolate bars, and other yummy snacks to teach weights
and measurements. Rob Bolster's comical clowns demonstrate the
concepts.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
I is for The I Hate Mathematics! Book
By: Marilyn Burns, Linda Allison, and David WeitzmanThis book is
for non-believers of all ages-written especially for children who
have been convinced that mathematics is impossible, only for bright
kids, or just no fun at all. Events, gags, magic tricks, and
experiments will change one from a mathematical weakling into a
mathematical heavyweight.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
J is for JFK
By: Jonah WinterJFK tells how a little boy grew up to be president
in a story about hope and courage and the power of words. It
details JFK's childhood as well as his presidency and includes the
Cuban missile crisis, the civil rights movement, the Camelot years,
and a firsthand account of his assassination. JFK's is a story that
has been told by many voices. Acclaimed picture book biographer
Jonah Winter offers his own voice and memories about JFK and his
significance in this heartfelt personal profile, illustrated in
vibrant detail by award-winning artist AG Ford.Summary from
www.scholastic.com
K is for The Kangaroo
By: Sabrina CreweThis educational look at kangaroos includes
colorful pictures and interesting facts about how they develop,
what they eat, their mating rituals, differences between males and
females, where they live, and their predators. A glossary and index
are included
Summary from www.scholastic.com
L is for Locomotive
By: Brian FlocaIt is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and
family are traveling together, riding Americas brand-new
transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details
of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty
locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of
travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the
steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by.
Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
Summary from www.goodreads.com
M is for Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on
Washington
By: Frances E. RuffinOn August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people
came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car
even on roller-skates to speak out against segregation and to
demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words
of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a
wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark
day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream"
speech to vivid life for young children.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
N is for Night Sky
By: Giles SparrowCool, modern graphics grab kids' attention.
Layouts are structured for reluctant and eager readers alike. Learn
a little or learn a lot; it's your information journey. Includes
thought-provoking math and science concepts: cause and effect and
sequence and prediction. Vetted by literacy experts.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
O is for Orangutans Are Ticklish
By: Jill DavisIn this knockout book of animal photographs, perfect
for the youngest animal lover, you'll discover all sorts of things.
Did you know that orangutans are ticklish? Yes, they arejust like
you and me. But be careful if you ever see a hippo yawning. It
doesn't mean he's sleepyit means he wants to fight. The gorgeous
up-close pictures and fascinating facts are complemented by
behind-the-scenes peeks at how animal photographs are taken. (For
instance, photographer Steve Grubman once had to lull a cow to
sleep with soft music!)
Summary from www.goodreads.com
Click on the picture above for an orangutan educational guide to
accompany Orangutans Are Ticklish
P is for Penguins Close Up
By: Lorna HendryGet up close and personal and see how different
penguins look, where they live and what they eat (and what eats
them!). Try and spot the native New Zealand penguins too.
This book is the latest in the popular Closeup series by Wild Dog Books.
Summary from www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
Q is for The Keeping Quilt
By: Patricia PolaccoWhen Patricia's Great-Gramma Anna came to
America as a child, the only things she brought along from Russia
were her dress and the babushka she liked to throw up into the air
when she was dancing. Soon enough, though, Anna outgrew the dress
and her mother decided to incorporate it and the babushka into a
quilt. "It will be like having a family in backhome Russia dance
around us at night," she said. And so it was. Together with her
Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress, and an apron of
Aunt Natasha's, Anna's mother made a quilt that would be passed
down through their family for almost a century. Summary from
www.scholastic.com
Click on the picture above for vocabulary resources for The Keeping
Quilt
R is for The Revolutionary War
By: Brendan January The birth of a country is captured in fun,
accessible style with this lively book containing a wealth of
historical illustrations. From the Stamp Act in 1765 to the 1783
Treaty of Paris, from Washington to Cornwallis, children get a
first-rate introduction to the compelling creation of the United
States.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
S is for Stay
By: Michaela MunteanWhen trapeze artist Luciano falls and injures
himself, his high-wire career is over. Determined not to give up
his life in the circus, he begins adopting the dogs that no one
else wants. They're blind, they're sick, they're cranky but Luciano
sees something in them that no one else does. He knows they've got
hidden talents and he sets about training each one of them to
perform astounding tricks, and little by little, these hopeless
strays turn into a showbiz miracle. With his extraordinary
performing dogs, Luciano finds a way to still be a star of the Big
Apple Circus.Summary from www.scholastic.com
T is for Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids
By: Gail GibbonsEverything there is to know about trees-from acorn
to seedling, from root to fruit, from Pin Oak to Cottonwood, the
tree enthusiast will find it all in this well-illustrated and
fact-filled book.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
U is for The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia: The Natural
World
By: Lisa WattsIndispensable reference books that are filled with
fascinating details, charts, lists and tables. There are also
comprehensive indexes and glossaries.
Summary from www.goodreads.com
V is for Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St.
Helens
By: Patricia LauberThis book studies the eruption of Mount St.
Helens, its impact on scientific knowledge, and the gradual return
of life to its barren slopes.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
W is for What if You Had Animal Teeth?
By: Sandra Markle This book takes children on a fun, imaginative
and informative journey as they explore what it would be like if
their own front teeth were replaced by those of a different animal.
Featuring a dozen animals (beaver, great white shark, narwhal,
elephant, rattlesnake, naked mole rat, hippopotamus, crocodile, and
more) the easy text and whimsical illustrations show how different
teeth are especially adapted for an animal's survival. At the end
of the book, children will discover why their own teeth are just
right for them.Summary from www.scholastic.com
Click on the picture above for a fun activity to accompany What If
You Had Animal Teeth?
By: Joanna ColeMs. Frizzle's class has been studying the senses. Ms. Frizzle, her pink-haired mom, assistant principal Mr. Wilde, and the kids take an amazing ride into the eye of a passing policeman, the ear of a child, and the nose of a dog!
Summary from www.scholastic.com
Y is for The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book
By: Jerry PallottaThis book introduces the characteristics and
activities of snakes and reptiles from A to Z--the armadillo lizard
to the yellow-headed gecko--and describes the time zillions of
years ago when dinosaurs lived on the earth.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
Z is for Z is for Moose
By: Paul O. ZelinskyCaldecott Medalist Zelinsky illustrates an
outrageously funny and boundary-breaking story for fans of Jon
Scieszka and David Weisner. Zebra wants to put on a show as simple
as A-B-C, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and
hilarious) ideas.
Summary from www.scholastic.com
References
Photos from Google imagesSummaries from scholastic.com and
goodreads.comAudio file from youtube.comStandards from the Common
Core State Standards accessed from the ODE website- Appendix A