Welcome to the STEM Tuesday launch! In this first week of November, we’re happy to be here to share some terrific books for your STEM bookshelf . This month our books focus on ZOOLOGY.
Zoo Scientists to the Rescue by Patricia Newman and Annie Crawley – Readers are taken behind the scenes at three zoos to see how they, not only care for their animals, but also provide valuable research and work to save endangered species. Junior Library Guild (Check back on week 4 for an interview with the authors!)
Kakapo Rescue by Sy Montgomery – In this Scientists in the Field title, readers will travel to a remote New Zealand island to learn about how scientists are struggling to restore the population of these flightless parrots. **** Four starred reviews! (Activities to download)
Emi and the Rhino Scientist by Mary Kay Carson – Mary Kay Carson deftly describes the work scientist Terri Roth is doing to save Sumatran rhinos from extinction in this Scientists in the Field title. *Kirkus
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins by Sandra Markle – Sandra Markle uncovers the ways scientists and conservationists are working to save golden lion tamarins in zoos and in the wild. Junior Library Guild
Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel by Nancy F. Castaldo – Humans are not alone in our ability to think about ourselves, make plans, or even participate in deception. You’ll think differently about the animals on this planet after reading this book. * Booklist (Download the curriculum guide)
Zoology: Cool Women Who Work With Animals by Jennifer Swanson – Meet three women in the field of zoology who are making an impact and inspiring the next generation of zoologists.
Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo by Caitlin O’Connell and Timothy Rodwell – Spend five days behind-the-scenes at Zoo Atlanta and meet a menagerie of magnificent animals—pandas, elephants, gorillas, meerkats, flamingos and more.
Learn to Draw Zoo Animals by Robbin Cuddy – Add a bit of art to your STEM instruction with this book that offers a comprehensive step-by-step drawing experience, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more.
Zoology for Kids: Understanding and Working with Animals, with 21 Activities by Josh Hestermann, Bethanie Hestermann – The next generation of zoologists will discover the animal kingdom through clear, entertaining information and anecdotes, lush color photos, hands-on activities, and peer-reviewed research.
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Nancy Castaldo has written books about our planet for over 20 years including her 2016 title, THE STORY OF SEEDS: From Mendel’s Garden to Your Plate, and How There’s More of Less To Eat Around The World, which earned the 2017 Green Earth Book Award and other honors. Nancy’s research has taken her all over the world from the Galapagos to Russia. She enjoys sharing her adventures, research, and writing tips with readers. Nancy also serves as the Regional Advisor of the Eastern NY SCBWI region. Her 2018 title is BACK FROM THE BRINK: Saving Animals from Extinction. www.nancycastaldo.com
Patricia Newman writes middle-grade nonfiction that inspires kids to seek connections between science, literacy, and the environment. The recipient of the Green Earth Book Award and a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Science Books and Films Award, her books have received starred reviews, been honored as Junior Library Guild Selections, and included on Bank Street College’s Best Books lists. During author visits, she demonstrates how her writing skills give a voice to our beleaguered environment. Visit her at www.patriciamnewman.com.
Check back every Tuesday of every month:
- Week 1: STEM Tuesday Themed Book Lists
- Week 2: STEM Tuesday in the Classroom
- Week 3: STEM Tuesday Craft and Resources
- Week 4: STEM Tuesday Author Interviews and Giveaways
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What a great list for my nonfiction classroom collection. Thank you.
Oh, my those covers are gorgeous and look like they would be a hit for any nonfiction section.
As a kid, I would have loved them all!
A new reason to love Tuesdays!
great list of books!
Our library is closed for renovations, so many of these books, I’ve requested (Love -The Great Monkey Rescue) Zoology, and will get these at the neighboring library a few more miles away. Can’t wait to read these! This is a great site also, and thank you to all who have made it possible.