Posts by DaNel Hogan
Now and Ben The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin by Gene Barretta
What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you’d set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this…
Read MorePlaying from the Heart by Peter H. Reynolds
When a young boy begins to play on his family’s piano, reveling in the fun of plunking the keys, his father signs him up for lessons so that he can learn to play properly. With his father’s encouragement, Raj learns notes, then scales, then songs, and finally classical pieces that his father can recognize and…
Read MoreYasmin The Builder by Saadia Faruqi (author) and Hatem Aly (illustrator)
Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project — everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.
Read MoreYasmin La Constructora por Saadia Faruqi (autora) y Hatem Aly (ilustradora)
Todos parecen tener una gran idea para el proyecto de MakerSpace, ¡todos excepto Yasmin! Se toman todas las buenas ideas. ¡Afortunadamente, el recreo lo resuelve todo! La inspiración golpea y Yasmin crea algo que une a toda la clase. Texto en español totalmente traducido. Todos tienen ideas para el proyecto de construcción, ¡todos menos Yasmin!…
Read MoreToy Boat by Randall De Séve (author) and Loren Long (illustrator)
A little boy has a toy boat. He made it out of a can, a cork, a yellow pencil, and some white cloth. The boy and his boat are inseparable, until one day when the wind pushes the toy boat out into the wide lake. Alone now, the little boat must face fierce waves, a…
Read MoreThe Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. “She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will…
Read MoreQ Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz (author) and Kim Doner (illustrator)
A is for Atom, B is for Black Hole, C is for Clone-hang on to your test tubes, we’¬?re covering a lot of ground here! But both the science-curious and the science-phobic are in for a treat as the author of one of the wittiest math books around takes on a new topic. Ranging freely…
Read MoreBeautiful By Stacy McAnulty (author) and Joanne Leu Vriethoff (illustrator)
Every girl is unique, talented, and lovable. . . .Every girl is BEAUTIFUL. Much more than how one looks on the outside, true beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered and smart and strong!
Read MoreWhy Scientist Disagree About Global Warming by Craig D. Idso, Robert M. Carter, and S. Fred Singer
“Probably the most widely repeated claim in the debate over global warming is that 97% of scientists agree that climate change is man-made and dangerous, the authors write. This claim is not only false, but its presence in the debate is an insult to science.”
Read MoreActive Assessment for Active Science: A Guide for Elementary School Teachers by George E. Hein and Sabra Price
Although there are several new books about alternate, authentic, or performance-based assessment, few focus on science assessment and provide practical information on developing, interpreting, and scoring these new alternatives to traditional tests. In addition, many school districts around the country are adopting hands-on science programs and are looking for guidance around assessment.
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