LibGuides: Children's Books: 4-6 Science

Animals

The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
An illustrated introduction to a variety of beetle species with information on unique characteristics and how these insects have adapted to survive.
Go Fish by Mary Stolz; Pat Cummings (Illustrator)
After spending the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Grandfather, eight-year-old Thomas has a quiet evening on the porch hearing more about his African heritage.
Long, Long Journey by Sandra Markle
A godwit hatches, evades predators, and learns to hunt and fly. Then, she sets off on her first migration - 7,200 nonstop miles, from Alaska to New Zealand! Facts about godwits.
My Cousin Katie by Michael Garland
Katie's cousin looks forward to all the wonderful things she will do when she visits Katie on the farm.
Pinduli by Janell Cannon
Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah.
There's an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George
Because protecting spotted owls has cost Borden's father his job as a logger in the old growth forest of northern California, Borden intends to kill any spotted owl he sees, until he and his father find themselves taking care of a young owlet.

Bubble Gum by H. I. Peeples; Tom Payne (Illustrator)
Traces the origins of bubble gum, describing its discovery, processing, composition, and international appeal.
What Makes a Magnet? by Franklyn M. Branley
Describes how magnets work and includes instructions for making a magnet and a compass.

Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.
From Seed to Salad
Instructions for growing a salad garden from planning to harvest. Includes three recipes for salad dressings.
One Well by Rochelle Strauss
Water is a necessity of life on earth. Learn ways to protect it while learning water's story.
Window by Jeannie Baker
Chronicles the events and changes in a young boy's life and in his environment, from babyhood to grownup, through wordless scenes observed from the window of his room.

Here Is Antarctica by Madeleine Dunphy
Cumulative text describes the interdependence among the wildlife of Antarctica.
Here Is the African Savanna by Madeline Dunphy; Tom Leonard
Cumulative text describes the interdependence among the plants and animals of an African savanna.
Here Is the Southwestern Desert by Madeleine Dunphy
Cumulative rhythmic text describes the interdependence among the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert.
A Walk in the Prairie by Rebecca L. Johnson
Describes the climate, soil, seasons, plants, and animals of the North American prairie and the ways in which the plants and animals depend on each other and their environment to survive.
A Walk in the Tundra by Rebecca L. Johnson
Takes readers on a walk in the tundra, showing examples of how the animals and plants of the tundra are connected and dependent on each other and the tundra's soil and climate.