Breanna Pearson
Themed and annotated unit list
Theme: Life Science
1. Animal Lives: The Rabbit. Sally Tagholm, illustrated by Mia Posada
Trade ISBN 0-7534-5214-6
$4.95
Grade: K-3
Non-fiction
This book tells about the predators, mating and reproduction of rabbits. It also includes
facts about the growth and defenses of young rabbits. It has great illustrations.
(www.nsta.org)
2. Dandelions: Stars in the Grass. Written and illustrated by Mia Posada
ISBN 1-57505-383-7
$6.95
Grade: K-3
Non-fiction
The life cycle of a dandelion is explained in rhyme. It includes an array of beautiful
illustrations that any child would love to look at. Facts about dandelions and interesting
recipes that include dandelion salad are fun for kids to explore. This book is great for
adults to read to young children or for kids to read to themselves.
(www.nsta.org)
3. Elephant Quest. Written and illustrated by Ted and Betsy Lewin.
Trade ISBN 0-688-14111-0
$15.89
Grade: 1-5
Non-fiction
In the book Ted and Betsy arrive in Batswana in the rainy season. It is filled with
animals of all kinds. These include hippos, Cape buffalo, lions, leopards, wildebeests,
giraffes and elephants. But the two characters and looking forward to some quality time
with the elephants. Great illustrations fill the pages and make things look real.
(http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=97806881411
10&itm=1)
4. Jellies: The Life of Jellyfish. Twig C. George. Illustrated with photographs by
Millbrook Press
ISBN 0-7613-1485-7
$7.95
Grade: 2-4
Non-fiction
In this book photographs and text gives readers a good idea of what physical
characteristics, habitats, and natural environments of different kinds of jellyfish look like.
While kids are reading this book, they are able to learn and discover what jellyfish eat,
how they move, reproduction and how they protect themselves from other predators.
(http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=97807613148
51&itm=1)
5. Leaping Grasshoppers. Christine Zuchora-Walske. Illustrated with photographs
Lerner Publications
ISBN 0-8225-3638-2
$6.95
Grade: K-3
Non-fiction
This book introduces the physical characteristics and behaviors of grasshoppers. It
includes details about body parts, habitats, behaviors, and life cycle. Children will be able
to imitate the sounds that they make. It will explain how they see, what they eat and how
grasshoppers reproduce. This book is great for younger elementary classrooms.
(http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=97808225363
45&itm=1)
6. Slinky Scaly Slithery Snakes. Corothy Hinshaw Patent. Illustrated by Kendahl Jan
Jubb
Trade ISBN 0-8027-8743-6
$16.95
Grade: 1-5
Non-fiction
This book gives great detail into the lives of snakes. It shares with readers where they
might find snakes, what they look like, where they are from, and how different kind of
snakes there are in the world. The extremely accurate details within the book capture
exactly what a snake might go through within his/her life. This may include things like
habitat, reproduction, predators, danger, etc. Check it out!
(http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=97808027765
25&itm=3)
7. Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger
Trade ISBN 0-8050-6248-3
$6.95
Grade: 2-4
Non-fiction
Tiger Math describes the growth of a tiger using words and graphs. A cub named T.J is
an orphan Siberian tiger and is hand raised in Denver. T.J. gives up on eating and has to
be taken care of by zoo people. They try to show him the love he needs, but T.J. doesn’t
want to give in. Finally, T.J. takes the love that is given to him and he grows up healthy
and strong. Kids also have a chance to learn a little about math in the process. They are
able to graph what they are reading and they truly love to do it. It fits those who love
math and those who don’t.
(http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=97808050716
10&itm=1)
References1. National Science Teachers Association
www.nsta.org
2. www.amazon.com
3. Barnes and Noble Bookstores
www.bn.com
AccommodationsAccommodations that are necessary to help those students with special needs
could include:
 Partner read
 Give student their own copy of book to look through
 Give a copy to the student to practice at home with parents
 Talk to student about topic in a small group setting
 If students are reading, allow student to read a page that they have reviewed
and practice in order to make them feel successful
 Draw pictures to help with comprehension
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Read with partner
Have book translated
Draw pictures to help with comprehension
Write a story that relates to real life