Crump documents investigations of the Rhinoderma darwinii, an inch-long frog native to Chile and discovered by Darwin in 1834.
JLG’s On the Radar: Poetry Picks for Elementary Readers
By on April 15, 2013 1 Comment
Whether it’s a class assignment or a novel in verse, poetry expresses our deepest desires and fondest memories. It’s National Poetry Month, and the editors at the Junior Library Guild have selected the following new titles to motivate students to voice their own poetic thoughts.
Pick of the Day: Pug and Other Animal Poems
By on March 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
animal poems with subjects ranging from pugs to geese to fireflies
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Award-Winning Science Books for Elementary Readers
By on December 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
Looking for great, original science books? Check out the following award-winners for thorough nonfiction that also incorporates art, poetry, and ideas for hands-on experiments.
News Bites: Win Big with Verizon’s App Challenge
By on October 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
Verizon’s App Challenge is designed to increase student interest in STEM while offering a project-based experience that develops teamwork among students. Groups of 5-10 students are encouraged to develop an app that addresses a need or problem in their school or community.
The Wild World of Steve Jenkins | An Author Study
By on October 2, 2012 3 Comments
The Common Core’s emphasis on nonfiction challenges educators to provide insightful and interesting materials to students. In order to best serve my population, I decided to create a series of nonfiction author study units similar to those we already did. Since most teachers at my school tend to assign animal research reports to introduce nonfiction, I chose Steve Jenkins for my first nonfiction author study—someone whose books are found in most classrooms and libraries.
