Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3-5

by Terry Shiverdecker and Jessica Gaither

Book Overview

In Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers, science educators Jessica Fries-Gaither and Terry Shiverdecker help teachers blend literacy into elementary science instruction. This unique book will show teachers how to teach science using a variety of nonfiction text sets (such as field guides, reference books, and narrative expository texts) and replace individual lessons with a learning-cycle format (including hands-on investigations, readings, directed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936959100
• ISBN13: 9781936959105
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Bookfool
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"