Our California by Pam Munoz RyanTake a picture book journey and visit the entire state of California. Book begins with a map that shows the stops along the way. Lots of extra information about each location is included in the back of the book. Illustrations are acrylic on wood and full of life. Great book for anyone wanting a grand tourof the many different locales in the grand state of California.
Farmer George Plants a Nation by Peggy Thomas
This 40 page non-fiction picture book tells the story of George Washington as an innovative farmer, inventor of new farming techniques and implements, and thoughtful scientist looking for ways to improve the soil of his beloved Mount Vernon. Every page features quotes from his own journals. In addition to the fascinating story, there are five pages of information that give us further insight into George Washington.
Great for history, biography and even science.
Eggs by Marilyn Singer
Short, readable books like this make it easy to slip science into any day of the week. In 32 pages, with plenty of illustrations, we see insect eggs, amphibian and reptile eggs, fish eggs and, of course, bird eggs.
You will want to add An Egg is Quiet by Diana Hutts Aston for even more information. Sylvia Long's illustrations are fabulous and detailed. She labels the different kinds of eggs, so each page is full of surprise and exploration ... without disturbing any animals.
