Read-Aloud Science Books by Terrence E. Young and Coleen Salley Children enjoy science both emergent and sophisticated readers often choose science and nature as their favorite genre of literature.
Children naturally enjoy listening to and discussing stories.
Reading a beautifully illustrated and accurate science book to children opens up a world of wonder to them. Having children listen and respond to science stories and science poems appears to be one of the most beneficial means of extending and developing their scientific literacy. Many early-childhood and elementary teachers are uncomfortable teaching science. They often feel a sense of insecurity about science content as well as process. They know that science instruction should be something other than teaching the textbook or setting up an experiment.