They could also research the Yanomamo tribe. Use Bridgestone books, Baboons and other books from the Animals series, and the Snakes series from Capstone to help finding out more about these rainforest animals. Give the students time to create story props to go along with a re-reading of the Kapok Tree. Allow the children to read the parts that go with their animal. This colorful series offers a look at basic weather elements and how they influence daily activities.
Simple text helps emergent and early readers compare and contrast different kinds of weather.
This book introduces and explores key science concepts, such as Processes that Shape the Earth , as defined by national science standards. Examine them with a magnifying glass. Place one in a bowl in the refrigerator and the other in a bowl on the counter. Observe what happens to each snowball. This kind of scientific experiment will help your child develop a curious mind.