Entering Grade 5
Science
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The Coolest Stuff on Earth; A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild, and Wonderful by Brenda Scott Royce
Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more. Full of action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. (nonfiction) |
How to Change Everything by Naomi Klein, adapted by Rebecca Stefoff
Warmer temperatures. Fires in the Amazon. Superstorms. These are just some of the effects of climate change that we are already experiencing. This guide to environmental justice talks about how young people are leading the way to make a just and safe world, how we got to this point, and what we all need to do to shift the current trends. (nonfiction) |
Maker Comics series from First Second Publishers
Maker Comics: Survive in the Outdoors! by Charles Schweitzer Sophia and Alonso are not looking forward to a day without cell service, but when their grandfather takes them fishing, he teaches them all sorts of skills. Learn along with them about how to build a campfire, catch and clean fish and perform forest-friendly first aid. (graphic novel format) |
Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night by Mark Wilson
Have you wondered how owls hear so well? Would you like to have a conversation with a wild owl? Did you know owl eye colors can be bright orange, brown, or even blue? With amazing photographs and illustrations, Mark Wilson answers these questions and more. (nonfiction) |
Scientists in the Field series by various authors, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird by Pamela S. Turner Are you smarter than a crow? Read about an experiment that asks a crow and a human 7-year-old to solve the same mental challenges. Join scientists as they make field observation of the New Caledonian crow, perhaps the world’s smartest bird and the only animal besides humans known to make and use hooked tools. (nonfiction) |
Scientists in the Field series by various authors, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The Snowy Owl Scientist by Mark Wilson Profiles scientist Denver Holt as he studies the only place in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. He studies questions like: How do the owls decide where to nest? How does the tundra ecosystem survive? How is climate change affecting the ecosystem and the owls? (nonfiction) |
Solve This! Forensics: Super Science and Curious Capers for the Daring Detective in You by Kate Messner
After learning the basic concepts of forensic investigation such as DNA, fingerprints and insect evidence, you can solve four realistic mysteries, including "The Grave Robber's Mistake." (nonfiction) |
Wildfire by Breena Bard
This fictional story examines loss associated with climate change. Julianna loves her life in rural Oregon with her family on her small farm. But when a wildfire destroys their home and they have to relocate to the city, Julianna has to deal with loss and anger, and the boy that may have started the fire. (graphic novel) |
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