| Rainy, Windy, Snowy, Sunny Days: Linking Fiction to Nonfiction Contributor(s): Perry, Phyllis J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563083922 ISBN-13: 9781563083921 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $31.68 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1996 Annotation: Use the magic of stories to bring children from the world of imagination to the world of fact. Focusing on children's literature and nonfiction books related to weather - rain, wind, snow, and sunshine - this book shows you how to spark student interest with captivating stories, develop their interest with books that combine elements of fiction and nonfiction (bridges), and introduce them to fascinating nonfiction titles on the same topic. Discussion starters and exciting multidisciplinary activities further motivate students to extend their learning. With nonfiction titles that have literary treatments of weather-related topics, this book eases the transition from fiction to expository text for young readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 372.640 |
| LCCN: 96003751 |
| Series: Literature Bridges to Science |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.52" W x 11.03" (1.10 lbs) 147 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Integrate language arts with science, social studies, and mathematics. This book provides summaries of children's literature and nonfiction books related to rain, wind, snow, and sunshine. Suggestions of books that combine elements of fiction and nonfiction help students move easily from fiction to nonfiction reading. Discussion starters and student activities extend learning with books that range from simple picture books to full-length chapter books. All have been recommended by children's librarians, and with copyrights after 1980, are readily available. Grades K-5. |