Next Time You See a Pill Bug
Title | Next Time You See a Pill Bug PDF eBook |
Author | Emily Morgan |
Publisher | Next Time You See |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9781938946172 |
Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you'll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as it rolls into a ball and unrolls to take a walk. This cousin to lobsters and crabs sheds its crusty skin and will tickle your hand with its 14 (count 'em ) wiggly legs. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena, such as pill bugs, fireflies, seashells, and sunsets. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult--be it a parent, teacher, or friend--Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don't have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.
I'm a Pill Bug
Title | I'm a Pill Bug PDF eBook |
Author | Yukihisa Tokuda |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Crustacea |
ISBN | 9781929132959 |
Readers can follow the "scavengers of nature" and discover how these little creatures spend their days, what they eat, where and when they sleep, and how they protect themselves.
Pill Bugs Up Close
Title | Pill Bugs Up Close PDF eBook |
Author | Greg Pyers |
Publisher | Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781410915313 |
Information about the characteristics of pill bugs with close-up photographs.
Hank's Big Day
Title | Hank's Big Day PDF eBook |
Author | Evan Kuhlman |
Publisher | Schwartz & Wade |
Pages | 22 |
Release | 2016-09-13 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0553511521 |
Perfect for reading aloud, this spare, charming picture book about a day in the life of a pill bug in suburbia is also about an unusual friendship. Hank is a pill bug with a busy life—for a pill bug, that is. His daily routine involves nibbling a dead leaf, climbing up a long stick, avoiding a skateboarder, and playing pretend with his best friend, a human girl named Amelia, in her backyard. And when day is done, Hank likes nothing better than returning home to his cozy rock.
Next Time You See a Sunset
Title | Next Time You See a Sunset PDF eBook |
Author | Emily Rachel Morgan |
Publisher | NSTA Press |
Pages | 19 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 193695916X |
Discusses the spinning of the Earth, the progress of day into night, and the reasons for the spectacular colors and shadows that accompany sunrise and sunset.
Next Time You See a Maple Seed
Title | Next Time You See a Maple Seed PDF eBook |
Author | Emily Rachel Morgan |
Publisher | Next Time You See |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9781938946356 |
"This book prompts inquisitive kids to learn about maple seeds, including the seeds' real name (no, not whirlybird), the work they do for maple trees, and how to uncover the little trees waiting to sprout from the seedlings. Next Time You See a Maple Seed is a mini class in how tall trees grow from tiny, twirling winged fruits. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena, such as maple seeds, Moon phases, pill bugs, fireflies, seashells, and sunsets. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult--be it a parent, teacher, or friend--Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don't have to look far to find something remarkable in nature."--
Pill Bugs & Sow Bugs and Other Crustaceans
Title | Pill Bugs & Sow Bugs and Other Crustaceans PDF eBook |
Author | Elaine Pascoe |
Publisher | Blackbirch Press, Incorporated |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Crustacea |
ISBN | 9781567114737 |
Explains how the pill bugs and sow bugs found in the woods and in your garden are actually related to crabs and lobsters, and also how you can raise your own brine shrimp at home or in school.