Books in Bloom

The first 200 orders will receive signed copies by the authors!Books in Bloom, by Valerie Bang-Jensen & Mark Lubkowitz, invites children to learn about science while experiencing a great story. Each chapter features a popular children's book that's perfect for families, classrooms, after-school programs, anyone who gardens with children. PreK-5.Includes:•Reference icons clearly identify appropriate grade levels•Compact lesson ideas, hands-on activities, and full lesson plans•Related titles for alternative reading levels•Connections to Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards128 pages.ReviewsThis beautifully designed book aimed at Kindergarten to Fifth Grade teachers highlights seventeen works of children's literature, both fiction and non-fiction, that provide a springboard into biological concepts such as seed dispersal, soil composition, and the interrelationships of animals and plants. Published under the auspices of the National Gardening Association, Books in Bloom is a model of how connections between content areas can and should be developed. Full colored and accurate illustrations by Suzanne LeGault give the book immediate eye- appeal inviting teachers, parents, and children into indoor and outdoor adventures in literature and science.-Barbara Kiefer, Charlotte Huck Professor of Children's Literature, The Ohio State University