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Bone By Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
While hosting STEM Friday last week, Natalie from Biblio Links told us about a new children’s picture book she found, Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons by Sara Levine and illustrated by T.S....
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Tarantulas: A Book for Kids
Today for STEM Friday we’re featuring the beginning reader Tarantulas (Pebble Plus) by Jeni Wittrock. The sight of a tarantula is likely to evoke strong reaction in people, either because they are...
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The Dolphins of Shark Bay
Today for STEM Friday we have new addition to the incredible Scientists in the Field series: The Dolphins of Shark Bay by Pamela S. Turner, with photographs by Scott Tuason. This outstanding book...
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Great Backyard Bird Count 2014
One of our favorite bird-related activities, the Great Backyard Bird Count, is coming up next month: February 14-17, 2014. The bird count is a fabulous example of a child-friendly citizen science...
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Garden Week: Exploring Decomposition with Rotten Pumpkin
In our increasingly sterile and antibiotic-filled world, it is easy to forget the importance of microorganisms and the process of decomposition to soil quality. The picture book Rotten Pumpkin: A...
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Invertebrate of the Week: Jellyfish
Usually we have the Bug of the Week series on Wednesdays, but since we are going with an ocean science theme this week, let’s take a look at a group of marine invertebrates, the jellyfish, instead...
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Gyotaku Fish Print Activity for Kids
Today we are going to continue with our ocean science-themed activities for kids, with a fish printing activity based on the Japanese art form, gyotaku. Gyotaku is wonderful because it incorporates...
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Learning About Animal Behavior with Animal Teachers
Today we a featuring an award-winning new nonfiction picture book Animal Teachers by Janet Halfmann and illustrated by Katy Hudson. For a full review of the book, see our sister blog, Wrapped in Foil....
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Sea Turtle Science For Kids
Today we were inspired by two books about sea turtles. The first is Sea Turtle Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Stephen R. Swinburne. This book for middle grade students reveals Dr....
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Exploring the Energy Potential of Oceans with The Next Wave
Today for STEM Friday we are featuring The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans (Scientists in the Field Series). Author Elizabeth Rusch introduces us to a number of scientists who...
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Getting to Know the Birds Around You: Great Backyard Bird Count 2015
Want to learn more about your local birds? One of our favorite bird-related activities, the Great Backyard Bird Count, is coming up next month: February 13-16, 2015. The bird count is a prime example...
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Zoology Science Activities for Kids
Our post today is inspired by a new middle grade children’s book, Zoology for Kids: Understanding and Working with Animals, with 21 Activities (For Kids series) by Josh Hestermann and Bethanie...
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Insects Book and Insect Senses Activity for Kids
For STEM Friday we are sharing a Smithsonian Little Explorer nonfiction title: Insects (Little Scientist) by Martha E. H. Rustad. Young children are often fascinated by insects and this book will give...
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Insect Senses Activity Answers
Did you find the parts associated with insect senses from the previous post? Here are the labelled photographs to check. Remember: The following are public domain photographs taken by the USGS Bee...
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Birdology: 30 Hands-on Activities for Kids
For STEM Friday we're going to the birds again with a new middle grade book, Birdology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Birds (Young Naturalists) by Monica Russo and...
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Nonfiction Monday: Great Horned Owls
During a recent quiet morning walk I spotted something unexpected, a great horned owl napping in a cottonwood tree! I had some questions, so when I got back home I pulled out the new children's...
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Compost Science Projects for Kids
Today we are joining with Share It! Science News blog in a kid-friendly investigation of composting. Here at Growing With Science we have activities to explore decomposition and the organisms found in...
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#kidlit: The Bat Book by Conrad Storad
Last Friday I had the honor of attending a workshop by children's author Conrad Storad. Interesting fact: In a short time he will surpass his goal of reading his books to over 1,000,000 children. Yes,...
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Spectacular Summer Science: Fish Activities for Kids
Today we're participating in the Spectacular Summer Science Series, hosted by Share It! Science News. Follow the link to eight weeks of super summer science activities for kids. Summer is a perfect...
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Two New Kid-friendly Citizen Science Projects: Showerheads and Sourdough
Scientist Rob Dunn's lab at North Carolina State has two new citizen science projects which might be fun learning experiences for you and/or your family if you choose to participate. (Photo via...
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