Kristin Baird RattiniBesprekingen

I really like this book and this it would be a great introduction into ecosystems. I love that in this book, it has pronunciations next to key words in the text as well as a reef talk box that includes definitions for key words on that page. I like that the book includes a lot of visuals and pictures of different reefs because they can look a lot of different ways and I enjoy the labels posted on the pictures. The age range for this book is 5-9 and the reading level is an O. The DCI explored in this book is life science because the book is about coral reefs and the inhabitants within the reef. The CCC explored in this book are stability and change because the book talks about the difference between the daytime and nighttime life in the reef, and structure and function because the book describes how the reef life supports each other to maintain itself.

Independent reading level: 1st-2nd grade

This is an excellent informational text to teach children about the life cycle of a plant. It is a Level 1 Reader and can be used as a science mentor text for a Unit Study on plants. The text, excellent photographs, (including magnifications), and call-out boxes cover an abundance of information in a child-friendly, concise way with plant jokes along the way.

Critical Analysis: Using informational text in the primary grades, especially in communities from lower socioeconomic settings, helps children with their comprehension so they can be successful.

Favorite Quote: "YOu can use your body to remember the parts of a plant. Arms are like leaves. Your body is like a stem. YOur feet are like the roots'"

Seed to Plant is a great picture/chapter book for all grades in the elementary students. The book is about what a plant is, how a plant grows, the pollen in flowers, facts about plants and how you can propagate plants. Each chapter labels and explains clearly what the chapter is about. Each chapter has clear pictures that line up with what the page is talking about, which will help support Els and struggling readers. Some examples of the chapters are; parts of a plant, what is a plant, flowers bloom etc. I'd use this in my classroom to introduce a lesson or unit for my students. You could just choose one chapter of the book to apply it to a lesson or you could use the whole book and apply it to a unit.

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This book is all about the weather. It starts off by introducing what weather is and how fast it can change. Then it starts explaining the sun and how it heats the land. The next topic this book covers is clouds. It explains how they are formed and how clouds create rain and snow. The book also goes over the topics of lighting and thunder and rainbows. I like this book because it gives six ways that weather can be wild which would interest the kids. I also like that it gives an activity to match a picture to the weather. I would use this as a basic introduction to weather. I may use one section each day for that specific topic we are learning.

Photographs and text introduce seed pollination to plant growth and what plants need to thrive and grow.

This book explains the different type of weather that occurs. And what weather is and how to determine it.
Ages 4-6
Pierce county library

This book is very informational and the images were very bright and attracting. It explains where coral reefs are located and what they are like.½

Review: This is a story informing young readers about different types of weather such as tornadoes and blizzards. After each set of information about the weather fun jokes are asked such as “What type of bow does the weather make? A rainbow!”

Teaches about plants and how they grow while also talks about how to keep them alive.

This book is all about plants. What they are, how they grow, what they need to live.

I love talking and learning more about weather!! I did my science SIOP lesson on weather and it was so much fun. The kids in my classes have loved talking more about weather especially during experiments involving weather. This book is great for answering questions such as what causes thunder and lightening? What makes a tornado twist?

this book goes through the stages of growth that a plant goes through

The book discusses what a plant is and parts of plants. It then informs the reader of how plants grow and what is need for a plant to grow. In the book it gives fun facts about different types of plants. At the end of the book it tells you how to grow your own bean seed.This book is an informational book because it tells the story of how a plant grows. The media used in this book was photographs.

a look into the weather and all the interesting things we have in our world!

What is a plant, parts of the plant, what they need, fun facts, how to help your garden, what kinds of seeds we have.

Ages 3-5. As with all National Geographic books this one has great photos. The informational text is easy to understand and read and has just enough new vocabulary to keep a young child's interest.

I thought this was a fine example to show readers the beginnings of chapter books. It also is a good way to introduce different weather types that they may be unfamiliar with. The big idea of this book is different types of weather and what each of these weather types entail. All weather types come about in different ways and this informational book discusses these various ways. The book includes pictures/ graphics to interest the readers. An example of a visual on page 6, there is a picture of two little girls looking out the window. The text says, "Peek out your window at the sky. Is it sunny or cloudy? Rainy or windy? You are checking the weather!" The book introduces/ reminds students -depending on their level- what weather/ checking weather entails of. Having the visual provides The language is also very clear and coherent and also provides definitions within. On page 7 it says, "Weather is what it's like outside at one place, at one time..." The writing provides readers with a background knowledge of what weather is!½

This books talks about how plants become plants. From seed pollination to plant formation. It has great pictures and it gets readers wanting to do gardening. The words are simple and great for students that are beginning to read appropriate for preschool to 2nd grade. It is an informational book that has little jokes on the side and words that children can read themselves. The photographs and the non-fiction format of the book makes children notice the difference between a picture book and a non-fiction book. Great book to have in a classroom library.

Interesting facts about the weather.

In this book kids learn how plants grow. Awesome pictures!
Ages 3-5 and up.