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1. A diverse summer reading list

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
Nonfiction, Biological diversity -- Appreciation, Education, Science and technology, United Nations -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on Earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. The [...]

Published
2010

2. Celebrate Summer with Reading.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*SCIENTIFIC literature, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article provides reading recommendations from the U.S. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) reviewers. Recommended books include "Charles Darwin: The Power of Place," by Janet Browne, "Onward: A Photobiography of Afro-American Polar Explorer Matthew Henson," by Dolores Johnson, and "Oh Rats! The Story of Rats and People," by Albert Marrin.

Published
2007

3. SUMMER READING-- It's Element-ary.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "More Brain-Powered Science: Teaching and Learning With Discrepant Events," by Thomas O'Brien, "Honey Bees: Letters From the Hive," by Stephen Buchmann, and "Captain Mac: The Life of Donald Baxter MacMillan, Arctic Explorer," by Mary Morton Cowan.

Published
2011

4. OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS K-12.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the winners of the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 which was selected by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) including "Growing Patterns," by Sarah C. Campbell, illustrated with photographs by Sarah C. Campbell and Richard P. Campbell, "Just One Bite," by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Geoff Waring, and "S Is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet," by Larry Verstraete, illustrated by David Geister.

Published
2011

5. Kick Off Summer With Reading.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books that include "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot, "Finding Mrs. Warnecke: The Difference Teachers Make," by Cindi Rigsbee and "Written in Bone," by Sally M. Walker.

Published
2010

6. OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS K-12.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci," by Gene Barretta, "The Mysteries of Beethoven's Hair," by Rusell Martin and Lydia Nibley, and "The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder," by Mark Cassino and Jon Nelson.

Published
2010

7. A Virtual, Shoestring Vacation.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books related to science, including "Over the River," by Michael Collier, "The Flower Hunters," by Mary Gribben and John Gribben and "Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler."

Published
2009

8. OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS K-12.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "Bodies From the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past," by James M. Deem, "A Life in the Wild: George Schaller's Struggle to Save the Last Great Beasts," by Pamela S. Turner, and "Over the Rivers: An Aerial View of Geology," by Michael Collier.

Published
2009

9. OUTSTANDING TRADE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS K-12.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books, including "Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages," by Thomas R. Holtz, illustrated by Luis V. Rey, "Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age," by Caroline Arnold, illustrated by Laurie Caple and "Giants of Science: Marie Curie," by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Boris Kulikov.

Published
2008

10. 35th Anniversary: OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS K-12.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "The Discovery and Mystery of a Dinosaur Named Jane," by Judith Williams, "Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age," by Caroline Arnold and "Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything," by Philip Steele. INSETS: Physics Science;Technology and Engineering.

Published
2008

11. OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS K-12.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages," by Thomas R. Holtz, "The Discovery and Mystery of a Dinosaur Named Jane," by Judith Williams, and "Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age," by Caroline Arnold.

Published
2008

12. Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Reading.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "The Sea Around Us," by Rachel Carson, "The Lives of a Cell," by Lewis Thomas, "Changing How We Teach and Learn With Handheld Computers," by Carolyn Staudt, "What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy," by James Paul Gee, and the "Night Sky Tracker," by Leslie A. Horvitz.

Published
2006

13. Renew, Reflect, & Refresh.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books on science education including "A Short History of Just About Everything," by Bill Bryson, "Big Bang! The Tongue-Tickling Tale of a Speck That Became Spectacular," by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano, "Decoding Life: The Human Genome," by Ron Fridell, "Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie," by Barbara Goldsmith and "Dancing at the Dead Sea: Tracking the World's Environmental Hotspots," by Alanna Mitchell.

Published
2005

14. Summertime, and the Reading Is Easy.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including " The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees," by Susan E. Quinlan, "Becoming a Wiz at Brain-Based Teaching," by Marilee Sprenger, and "Bayou Farewell: The Rich Life and Tragic Death of Louisiana's Cajun Coast," by Mike Tidwell.

Published
2004

18. SUMMER READING THAT INSPIRES.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books such as "Silent Spring," by Rachel Carson, "1491," by Charles Mann, and "The Magic of Reality," by Richard Dawkins.

Published
2012

19. BOOK YOUR SUMMER VACATION.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books for science-related summer reading including "Stories in Stone: Travels Through Urban Geology," by David B. Williams, "Concrete Planet," by Robert Courland, and "Billions of Years, Amazing Changes: The Story of Evolution," by Laurence Pringle.

Published
2012

20. STEM SUPPORTS A BLOOMING SUMMER.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article recommends and reviews books on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education including "Alone Together: Why We Expect More From Technology and Less From Each Other" by Sherry Turkle, "Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators" by Liz Kolb, and "Trapped" by Marc Aronson.

Published
2012

21. Living Things and Their Environments.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
BIOTIC communities, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Living Things and Their Environments," by Laura McDonald.

Published
2011

23. Summer Reading Dawn to Dusk.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound," by Sallie Wolf, "Earth Science Puzzles," by Kim Kastens and Margie Turrin, and "Radioactive: Marie and Pierre Currie - A Tale of Love and Fallout," by Laurie Redniss.

Published
2011

24. The Sounds of Summer.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books, including "The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound," by Sallie Wolf, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot, and "Honey Bees: Letters from the Hive," by Steven Buchmann.

Published
2011

25. Interactions of Living Things.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*SCIENCE education, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Interactions of Living Things," by Laura McDonald.

Published
2010

27. Keep Up With a Good Book.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews two books including "The Joy of Physics," by Arthur W. Wiggins and "Take a Beach Walk: Your Discovery Guide to Finding Observing & Identifying the Plants & Animals of North American Seaside Beaches," by Jane Kirkland.

Published
2008

28. Solar System.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
SOLAR system, NONFICTION
Published
2016

29. Heredity and Variation.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
HEREDITY, LIFE sciences, GENETICS, NONFICTION
Published
2015

30. Heredity and Variation.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*HEREDITY, *GENETICS, *NONFICTION, *ELECTRONIC books
Published
2014

31. Force and Motion.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
FORCE & energy, NONFICTION
Published
2014

32. When Rivers Burned.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
WATER pollution, ENVIRONMENTAL disasters, NONFICTION, CHILDREN'S literature
Published
2014

33. Ocean Sunlight.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
PHOTOSYNTHESIS, MARINE biology, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Ocean Sunlight" by Molly Bang and Penny Chrisholm.

Published
2013

34. Making Sense of SCIENCE: Matter for Teachers of Grades 6-8.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
SCIENCE education (Middle school), MATTER, NONFICTION, EDUCATION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Making Sense of SCIENCE: Matter for Teachers of Grades 6-8" by Kirsten R. Daehler, Jennifer Folsom, Mayumi Shinohara, and Jennifer Mendenhall.

Published
2013

35. X-Treme X-Ray.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
X-rays, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "X-Treme X-Ray," by Nick Veasey.

Published
2011

36. Foundations of Matter.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*SCIENCE education, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Foundations of Matter," by Christine Caputo.

Published
2011

37. Aquatic Biomes.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*BIOTIC communities, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Aquatic Biomes," by Laura McDonald.

Published
2011

38. Land Biomes.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*BIOTIC communities, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Land Biomes," by Laura McDonald.

Published
2011

39. A Day on the Mountain.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
MOUNTAIN ecology, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "A Day on the Mountain," by Kevin Kurtz.

Published
2011

40. A Stickler on Stilts.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
FLAMINGOS, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "A Stickler on Stilts," by Gillia M. Olson.

Published
2011

41. Minerals and Rocks.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
MINERALOGY in literature, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Minerals and Rocks," by Barbara Brooks Simons.

Published
2010

42. The Frugal Science Teacher: PreK-5.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
SCIENCE education (Early childhood), NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Frugal Science Teacher PreK-5: Strategies and Activities," by Linda Froschauer.

Published
2010

44. Igniting Student Potential.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*LEARNING, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Igniting Student Potential," by Angus M. Gunn, Robert W. Richburg, and Rita Smilkstein.

Published
2010

45. Brain Sense.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*SENSES, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Brain Sense," by Faith Hickman Brynie.

Published
2010

48. Science, Evolution, and Creationism.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
LEARNED institutions & societies, CREATIONISM, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Science, Evolution, and Creationism," by National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine.

Published
2008

49. Linnaeus: The Compleat Naturalist.

Author

Texley, Juliana

Subjects
*NATURALISTS, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Linnaeus: The Compleat Naturalist," by Wilfrid Blunt and William T. Stearn.

Published
2008

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