About the Program
- Designed for children ages 4-5 with their caregiver
- Basic introduction to science concepts
- Enhanced with suggested resources and activities to further explore concepts at home with friends and family
Preschool Science Winter/Spring 2024 Topics
Recommended Books
A Day in the Sun by Call Number: E EJAITAISBN: 9780593659854Publication Date: 2023-05-16A stunning celebration of our Sun and the universal ways in which it connects each of us, all around the world. No matter who you are or where you live, the Sun graces us all. It wakes us up, lights our breakfast tables, warms our play, lifts our moods, grows our food, and gives us life! From Madagascar to Thailand, Iran to the Netherlands, Brazil to Mali, each spread depicts children in a different country enjoying the universal benefits of the Sun. From sunup to sundown, this deceptively simple yet stunning picture book offers a wondrous sense of worldwide connection via the glowing star around which we orbit.
Why Does the Sun Shine? by Call Number: J 523.7 PETTIFORISBN: 9798885240567Publication Date: 2022-12-15"In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and l ight and supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why Does the Sun Shine? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Why Does the Sun Shine? is part of Jump!'s Science Questions series"-- Provided by publisher.
Where Is the Sun?/Ready-To-Read Ready-to-Go! by Call Number: RDR CARLEISBN: 9781534455481Publication Date: 2019-12-10Where is the sun? Follow it as it moves across the sky in this poetic Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle's iconic art style. Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is the Sun? was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read by the one and only Eric Carle? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn thirteen sight words and six words from three word families.
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I'm Trying to Love Rocks by Call Number: J 552 BARTONISBN: 9780451480958Publication Date: 2020-06-02The fourth totally awesome, funny, and incredibly informative book in the "I'm Trying to Love..." book series! Think rocks are boring? Hard to like? Kinda just sit there, doing nothing? Why even write a whole book about them?? Bethany Barton will tell you why . . . because we wouldn't be here if there were no rocks! From the Grand Canyon to volcanos to diamonds and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us where we've been and where we're going. With tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts, Bethany Barton introduces younger readers to geology and why rocks matter . . . enough to write a whole book about them!
A Rainbow of Rocks by Call Number: J 552 DEPALMAISBN: 9781782859864Publication Date: 2020-05-15"The book succeeds in both generating curiosity and intrigue about rocks and minerals through beautiful photos and presenting a basic narrative, clearly written" - Kirkus Reviews A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning.
A Rock Can Be ... by Call Number: J 552 SALASISBN: 9781467721103Publication Date: 2015-03-01A rock is a rock, part of cliff, road or sea. But now can you guess what else it can be?A rock can be a...dinosaur bone, stepping-stone, hopscotch marker, fire sparker. Find out about the many roles a rock can play in this poetic exploration of rocks around the world.Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest "what else it can be!" Using metaphors for a leaf (tree topper / rain stopper), a rock (hopscotch marker / fire sparker), and water (thirst quencher / kid drencher), these insightful picture books creatively highlight a variety of roles and relationships in nature.
Recommended Books
Squish Rabbit by Call Number: E BATTERSBISBN: 9780670012671Publication Date: 2011-08-04Squish is just a little rabbit. But being little can lead to big problems. Sometimes Squish is hard to hear . . . or see. (Which is how he got his name.) And no one notices him. But Squish notices things- especially when someone is about to get into trouble and needs help. Here is little Squish's BIG chance.
Little White Rabbit by Call Number: E HENKESISBN: 9780062006431Publication Date: 2011-01-25One bright spring day, a little white rabbit sets out from home on an adventure.What does he find? Look! Everything is new. Anything is possible. . . .
Beyond the Burrow by Call Number: E MESERVEISBN: 9781682633755Publication Date: 2022-03-01This adventurous picture book is just right for toddlers who may be reluctant to embrace new experiences. Rabbit loves staying close to home where it is warm and safe and cozy. After all, the outside has things with feathers and scales and horns and hooves! It's certainly better--and safer--for a rabbit to stick to what she knows best: home sweet home. But when rabbit spots a particularly juicy carrot just outside of her comfort zone, she tumbles into a whole new world she wasn't expecting! Author-illustrator Jennifer Meserve has created a reassuring tale of exploration that will inspire boldness and curiosity. Paired with soft, colorful illustrations, this beautiful picture book also features a community of endearing animals and important social emotional learning themes of friendship, kindness, and bravery.
Rabbit or Hare? by Call Number: J 599.32 RICEISBN: 9781636903491Publication Date: 2021-12-15In Rabbit or Hare?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these fuzzy mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about rabbits and hares online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rabbit or Hare? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index. Rabbit or Hare? is part of Jump!'s Spot the Differences series.
Recommended Books
The Five Senses by Call Number: J 573.8 HEWITTISBN: 9780516264479Publication Date: 1999-09-01It's Science! introduces the reader to the basic concepts of physical science covered in the first years of school.
Cold, Crunchy, Colorful by Call Number: J 612.8 BROCKETISBN: 9781467702331Publication Date: 2014-01-01Seeing brightly colored flowers, hearing nuts go "crunch," and feeling cold ice cream on your tongue--we use our senses to explore the world. How many ways to use your senses can you find in this book?
What Is Hearing? by Call Number: J 612.85 ALOIANISBN: 9780778709701Publication Date: 2013-02-15From a quiet whisper to a blaring siren, our ears keep us tuned in to the sounds around us. This engaging new title explains how our sense of hearing works, how it helps us learn about our surroundings, and how we can protect this important sense.
What Is Taste? by Call Number: J 612.87 ALOIANISBN: 9780778709671Publication Date: 2013-02-15Taste buds on our tongue let us taste foods that are salty, sweet, sour, or bitter. This vibrant title explores the sense of taste--from how our taste buds work to the different types of tastes. Readers also discover how our sense of taste is closely related to our sense of smell.
What Is Touch? by Call Number: J 612.88 ALOIANISBN: 9780778709688Publication Date: 2013-02-15Is it smooth or rough? Is it hot or cold? Is it sharp or dull? Our sense of touch helps us learn about the things around us. This engaging title uses captivating images and accessible text to explain the sense of touch, including how our skin senses the world, how different sensations warn us of danger, and how animals use their sense of touch.
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The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Call Number: E CARLEISBN: 9780690043969Publication Date: 1984-10-24From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a colorful and inventive book about a changing chameleon that wants to be a little bit of everything. There once was a small green chameleon that wished to be handsome like a flamingo, smart like a fox, and funny like a seal. But with each transformation in size, shape, and color, the chameleon learns that maybe being yourself is best of all! The Mixed-Up Chameleon is sure to delight little readers with its interactive art, funny antics, and heartwarming message. Other favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others.
A Color of His Own by Call Number: E LIONNIISBN: 9780375836978Publication Date: 2006-06-13The classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni. Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Reptiles and Amphibians by Call Number: J 597.9 HUGHESISBN: 9781426338199Publication Date: 2020-09-08This addition to the hit Little Kids First Big Book series explores the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians, from slithering snakes and scaly lizards to bumpy frogs and spotty salamanders. Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilled lizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book for the younger set answers questions that range from "What is the biggest reptile in the world?" to "How can a boa constrictor fit a deer into its mouth?" Readers explore what makes an animal a reptile or an amphibian and learn about more than 45 different creatures. Packed with more than 250 stunning color photos, the book also provides information on animal habitats, characteristics, and behavior. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, it is sure to become a favorite with budding herpetologists and their parents.
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