I created this post for the annual Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10 (#nf10for10)
event started by Cathy Mere (@CathyMere) and Mandy Robek (@mandyrobeck) in 2013.
In
honor of my brand-spanking new book A Seed Is the Start, I’m featuring ten
of my favorite seed-related nonfiction titles . . .
honor of my brand-spanking new book A Seed Is the Start, I’m featuring ten
of my favorite seed-related nonfiction titles . . .
As an Oak Tree Grows by G. Brian Karas
Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer, Adam Schaefer, and Frann Preston-Gannon
Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move by JoAnn Early Macken
Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move by JoAnn Early Macken
A Grand Old Tree by Mary Newell DePalma
It Starts with a Seed by Laura Knowles and Jennie Webber
No Monkeys, No Chocolate by Melissa Stewart, Allen Young, and Nicole Wong
Planting the Wild Garden
by Kathryn O. Gailbraith and Wendy Anderson Halperin
by Kathryn O. Gailbraith and Wendy Anderson Halperin
Plants Can’t Sit Still by Rebecca E. Hirsch and Mia Posada
A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston
A Seed Is the Start by Melissa Stewart
And
because some students connect more strongly to fiction, I’m also including my absolute favorite here . . .
because some students connect more strongly to fiction, I’m also including my absolute favorite here . . .
Miss Maple’s Seeds by Eliza Wheeler
These books are perfect for supporting lessons that address
the following NGSS performance expectations:
the following NGSS performance expectations:
1-LS1-1. Use
materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants
and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet
their needs.
materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants
and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet
their needs.
2-LS2-2. Develop
a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or
pollinating plants.
a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or
pollinating plants.
3-LS1-1. Develop
models to describe how organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all
have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
models to describe how organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all
have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
4-LS1-1. Construct an argument
showing that plants and animals have internal and external structures that
function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
showing that plants and animals have internal and external structures that
function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
I’ll be sharing activities related to all these PEs on Fridays for the next month.
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Beautiful selection, Melissa!
We can't wait to read your new book, A Seed is a Start. This text set reminds me that it is time to order my seeds for spring
Looking forward to your new book, Melissa, and checking out a couple of these titles which I haven't yet read. Love A Seed is Sleepy & the rest of the books in that series.
I love the look of each one, know some of these. I loved your No Monkeys, No Chocolate, new info for me and Because of An Acorn. And, I'm glad to know about your new book out this week! Thanks, Melissa.
I too look forward to this new title of yours. Love seeing this fiction selection you showcased – Wheeler's illustrations are so wonderful.
Fabulous list. Most of these make an appearance during my Project Learning Tree workshops. Can't wait to see your new book.
This is a fun post to read on a snowy Colorado Saturday. I can't wait to see your new book! Heading over to my library reserve page to see if they've got it!
What a great collection! Your list was perfect for me today – I have some winter the sun is hiding blues so I'm anxiously waiting for spring. Your list will help me embrace it.
Thanks, Melissa! I love seeing all the different approaches to this important subject. Looking forward to seeing your new one!