What If You Had Animal Teeth? by Sandra Markle
This imaginative nonfiction book explores the fascinating world of animal teeth and what it would be like if humans had them....
This imaginative nonfiction book explores the fascinating world of animal teeth and what it would be like if humans had them. Each spread introduces a different animal, such as a beaver, shark, elephant, or narwhal, describing the unique structure and function of its teeth.
The book combines fun facts with humorous illustrations showing a child with those animal teeth. It also explains the real purpose of those teeth—like a beaver's teeth for gnawing or a shark's for slicing. Toward the end, the book brings the focus back to human teeth, explaining how they are perfect for our omnivorous diet.
Learning Concepts:
Structure and function of animal teeth
Adaptations in the animal kingdom
Comparison between human and animal traits
Dental hygiene and why we should care for our own teeth
Location: Ekata Book store
The Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole
In this classic from the Magic School Bus series, Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a wild field trip inside the Earth...
In this classic from the Magic School Bus series, Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a wild field trip inside the Earth. Starting from a rock museum, the students board the magical bus, which drills down through layers of soil, rock, and molten lava.
Along the way, they explore different layers of the Earth—crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. They also learn how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed. The story mixes humor and fantasy with real science, using side notes, speech bubbles, and journal entries to deepen the learning.
Learning Concepts:
Layers of the Earth
Types of rocks and the rock cycle
Plate tectonics and volcanoes
Scientific observation and curiosity
Location: Ekata Book store
I Use Science Tools by Kelli Hicks
This beginner science book introduces young readers to basic science tools used for observation and measurement, such as a magnifying glass, telescope, ruler, scale, and thermometer...
This beginner science book introduces young readers to basic science tools used for observation and measurement, such as a magnifying glass, telescope, ruler, scale, and thermometer. It explains what each tool does and how scientists use them to learn more about the world.
The text is simple and supported by real-life photographs of kids using science tools, helping young learners connect easily with the concept.
Learning Concepts:
Names and uses of basic science tools
Observing, measuring, and recording
Introduction to the scientific method
Hands-on science
Age Level: 4–7 years
Location: Ekata Book store
Living or Nonliving? by Kelli Hicks
This book helps children understand the difference between living and nonliving things by comparing their characteristics....
This book helps children understand the difference between living and nonliving things by comparing their characteristics. Living things grow, need food and water, breathe, and can reproduce. Nonliving things do not have these traits.
The book uses clear examples and vivid photos, such as comparing a cat to a toy cat or a tree to a wooden table, helping children categorize the objects around them.
Learning Concepts:
Characteristics of living things
Observation and classification
The basic needs of living organisms
Early biology concepts
Location: Ekata Book store
