Book |
Type |
Access |
Author |
Summary |
Concepts |
Additional Info |
*Insect-lopedia |
Poetry PB |
|
Douglas Florian |
Short, amusing poems about insects, spiders and such. |
Insect behavior |
|
The Magic School Bus Explores the World of Bugs |
PB |
M |
Nancy White |
Ms. Fizzle’s class is making a terrarium. In the process, the explore bees, water beetles, grasshoppers and more. |
Insects |
|
The Magic School Bus Spins a Web |
PB |
M |
Joanne Cole |
|
Spiders |
Also available in Spanish |
Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs and Other Ughs |
NPB |
M |
Anthony Fredericks |
In rhyming verse, this book explores the community of life under one rock. Includes field notes and fantastic facts. |
Discovery, importance of little creatures, |
Sharing Nature With Children Book |
Usborne First Nature: Creepy Crawlies |
CNF |
H |
Cathy Kilpatrick |
This well illustrated book provides concise yet accurate information on many aspects of invertebrate life. |
Metamorphosis, amazing facts, classification, physiology. |
Reading level is appropriate for grades 2-4. Content is appropriate for grades 2-6. |
Terrarium Habitats: Teacher’s Guide |
AG |
H |
|
Activities for grades K-6 designed around a terrarium and the understanding of the soil habitat. Provides concise biological information as well as action photos of the experiments. |
Decomposition, habitats, soils |
GEMS: Great Explorations in Math and Science |
