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District List: BCPS Science - Kindergarten
Description: Baltimore City Public Schools Science book list for students in Kindergarten. #bcps
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Weather
by Kristin Baird RattiniExplores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.
The Snowflake
by Neil WaldmanFollows the journey of a water droplet through the various stages of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation and condensation.
Weather
by Kristin Baird RattiniNIMAC-sourced textbook
What causes thunder and lightning? How do different clouds form? What makes a tornado twist? Kids will discover the answers to these questions and more in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will discover what causes the weather they experience every day. This level 1 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the meteorologists of tomorrow!
Rosie Revere, Engineer
by Andrea Beaty and David RobertsRosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie’s gizmos would astound—if she ever let anyone see them.
Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn’t something to fear—it’s something to celebrate. And you can only truly fail, if you quit.
Everything Weather
by Kathy Furgang and National Geographic Kids StaffWeather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating!
Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do?
All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book.
Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book.
Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at these amazing natural phenomena.
Meet Chadwick and His Chesapeake Bay Friends
by Priscilla CummingsChadwick has many friends in Chesapeake Bay from an oyster to a seagull, a heron and many more.
The Mitten
by Jan BrettA bestselling modern classic that has been a family favorite for over 25 years.
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.
One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.
In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.
Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?
by Tish Rabe and Aristides RuizThe Cat and company travel by hot air balloon up and into various weather phenomena including rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and (yikes!) even hurricanes! Along the way they learn about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, cloud formations, humidity, fog, smog, weather folklore, and how to stay safe in lightning. Written and illustrated in Seussian style, this a great addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library!
What Do Living Things Need?
by Elizabeth AustenWhat do living things need to survive? Find out in this colorful science reader! Discover that living things need light, food, water, air, space, homes, protection, and more! The easy-to-read text and vibrant images will keep young readers engaged from start to finish. This reader also includes a fun science activity and practice problems to give students additional practice in sorting living and not living things. A helpful glossary and index are also included for support.
What Makes A Plant?
by Christina HillPlants are living things. They go through a life cycle. Learn about what plants need to live and grow. This science reader introduces students to the life cycle. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including seed, root, stem, leaf, and flower. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.
Roll Slope and Slide A Book About Ramps
by Michael DahiThis book enumerates the different types of ramps in nature, at work and at play.
From Tadpole to Frog
by Wendy PfefferThis book explains the life cycle of a frog right from eggs to tadpoles to frogs.