Math and Science Investigations: Helping Young Learners Make Big Discoveries
| AUTHOR | Anderson, Sally |
| PUBLISHER | Gryphon House (09/01/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Young children are naturally interested in the patterns and processes occurring in the world around them. They are beginning to learn about the changes happening each day, month, and season. They are starting to ask questions about the environment and world beyond. They are anxious to explore the creatures in their own backyard. Math and Science Investigations supports young children's natural curiosity and encourages them to explore what happens around them. Hands-on investigations help children learn the skills, concepts, and standards of mathematics, science, language, and literacy--all at the same time--using some of their favorite books. Each chapter includes a general introduction to the theme; ideas to start you thinking about math, science, language, and literacy; vocabulary related to the topic; and children's book suggestions.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780876593882
ISBN-10:
0876593880
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
192
Carton Quantity:
15
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.50 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
1.40 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Education | Teaching - Subjects - Mathematics
Education | Teaching - Subjects - Science & Technology
Education | Schools - Levels - Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kinder
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
372.35
Library of Congress Control Number:
2012004492
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Young children are naturally interested in the patterns and processes occurring in the world around them. They are beginning to learn about the changes happening each day, month, and season. They are starting to ask questions about the environment and world beyond. They are anxious to explore the creatures in their own backyard. Math and Science Investigations supports young children's natural curiosity and encourages them to explore what happens around them. Hands-on investigations help children learn the skills, concepts, and standards of mathematics, science, language, and literacy--all at the same time--using some of their favorite books. Each chapter includes a general introduction to the theme; ideas to start you thinking about math, science, language, and literacy; vocabulary related to the topic; and children's book suggestions.
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Author:
Anderson, Sally
Sally Anderson is the founder and executive director of the Vermont Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. She has created professional development programs for early childhood educators and librarians across the country, including courses centering on math, science, social studies, and early literacy. Sally is the author of Social Studies and Me! and is a recipient of many awards and honors, among them the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Foundation for Children s Literature, the Lyman Hunt Jr. Award from the Vermont Council on Reading, and a Special Recognition Award from the New England Reading Association.
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