The books included in this list are all non-fiction. We are always on the lookout, however, for books that carry the students to fictional worlds where the concepts they have grasped in the FOSS activities are demonstrated. We're looking forward to hearing from you about the books you have incorporated into your FOSS curriculum. K-2 The Science Book of Motion By Neil Ardley.
Simple experiments demonstrate the laws of motion.
Experiments include building slides, swinging records, looping the loop, and a variation on zoomers. From Sand to Glass By Ali Mitgutsch. Describes the process of glassmaking from the melting of sand in a furnace with soda, lime, and recycled glass to the molten glass that is blown into bottles and jars and rolled into window panes. From Swamp to Coal By Ali Mitgutsch. Describes how coal is formed by the earth and the methods used to mine it.