There's A Book For That

  Airport by Byron Barton Nonfiction/Informational PreK-1 Summary: This is a very simple book with minimal words. This book follows almost the entire process of going somewhere on a plane (except for getting off at the destination). This book also tells about the components of a plane.  Evaluation: This book is great for teaching younger students about planes and flying, because it is simple. I would use this book to introduce flying, and even to teach the parts of a plane. This would also make for a great discussion starter (have you ever been on a plane?). 

  Be A Friend to Trees by Patricia Lauber illustrated by Holly Keller Nonfiction/Informational PreK-3 Summary: This book is about everything trees, from the parts of a tree to what trees are used for. Throughout the book, the illustrations show you different trees and labels what kind of tree they are. The book even includes some more complex concepts like photosynthesis.  Evaluation: This is a great book to introduce science concepts, such as photosynthesis and recycling. This book also contains many diagrams that show different parts of trees and processes using parts of trees. This book also includes the animals that live in trees, which makes it a great book for talking about ecosystems and different animals. 

  What If You Get Lost? by Anara Guard illustrated by Dani Jones Nonfiction/Informational  PreK-3 Summary: This book has different scenarios and what do do if you get lost at different kinds of places. The book also has safety tips for each scenario. The book also includes fun ways to memorize phone numbers and rules to follow to help you stay safe.  Evaluation: I think this is a great book to share with students, because it contains information that every child should know. I would definitely share this book before having a field trip, since it includes what to do if you get lost on a field trip. I would also have my students to the phone number activity to help them remember their parents' phone numbers.

  I Am Albert Einstein by Brad Meltzer illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos Nonfiction/Informational K-3 Summary: This book tells the story of Albert Einstein growing up and ,well, becoming the Albert Einstein we know today. It follows from him being born to us learning about him today. It provides a lot of information on Albert Einstein, but in a more narrative fashion, and ends with a quote.  Evaluation: This is a great book for teaching about Albert Einstein. I love that the books shows how he was just a regular person who did some great things. There is a lot of humor in the book, which I believe will help keep the students engaged. This is just a great book that can be used to teach about Albert Einstein, but I think it can also be used as just a read aloud. 

  Clothesline Clues to Sports People Play by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook Nonfiction/Informational PreK-2 Summary:    This book looks at different sports uniforms and equipment, and tells what sports the people might play. This book shows baseball, soccer, tennis, fencing, basketball, football, and archery. The book ends by asking what sport would the reader like to try out today.  Ev aluation: This is a great book for introducing different sports to younger students. This book also includes athletes that are male and female, showing that sports are not limited to one gender. I like that this book includes some sports that you do not always see, such as archery and fencing.