In this article, the authors consider whether children's trade books promote an authentic understanding of the nature of science. They begin by discussing the characteristics of the nature of science and then examine existing research in children's science books for evidence of the visibility of these features. They describe the problems…

Lifelong science literacy begins with attitudes and interests established early in childhood. The use of trade books (i.e., a literary work intended for sale to the general public) in North American school classrooms to support the development of science literacy invites an examination of the quality of science content disseminated to students. A…

Introduces two trade books that can be used as an instructional tool to promote scientific thinking and science process skills among children. (YDS)

Several examples of children's literature which contain one or more of the conceptual themes of: (1) change through time, (2) diversity of type and unity of pattern in living things or (3) the complementary relationship between organism and environment are abstracted. (CP)

A variety of science books for children are reviewed and rated by a librarian and by a science specialist. In addition to usual bibliographic information, recommended age level for each book is given. (RH)

Presents: (1) a glossary with astronomy-related words; (2) a list of 25 questions about astronomy (with answers); and (3) a bibliography, listing children's books, reference books, audiovisual aids, posters, activity sources, software, and articles appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine. (JN)

Eighty-four children's science books are rated and reviewed by children's librarians and science specialists. Price and age level are given for each book. Included is an essay on the need for making children's books interesting to children. (SL)

Approximately one hundred children's science books are rated and reviewed by children's librarians and science specialists. Price and age level are given for each book. (CS)

This coloring book contains pictures of more than 79 fish and shellfish found on the Atlantic Coast. Captions give information on habitats, behavior, or commercial uses of the species pictured. Indexes of both common and scientific names are given. (BB)

Sixty-nine children's science books are rated and reviewed by children's librarians and science specialists. Price and age level are given for each book. A cumulative author-title index for Volume 8 is included. (MLH)

Sixty-six children's science books are rated and reviewed by children's librarians and science specialists. Price and age level information are given for each book. (MLH)

Annotations of children's science books, taken from reviews written by librarians and science specialists, are presented. Titles are arranged alphabetically by author. Ratings are given ranging from excellent through unsatisfactory. Price and age level are given for each book. A cumulative list of librarians and specialists who contributed to the…

The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as outstanding elementary science trade books published in 1977. The books were evaluated by a committee appointed by the National Science Teachers Association and the Childrens Book Council. Most books are for grades K through 6. (MDR)

Presents: (1) a list of 23 questions about mammals (with answers); (2) a glossary with mammal-related words; and (3) a bibliography listing reference books, children's books, audiovisual aids, field guides, activity sources, and mammal-related articles appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine. (ML)

Recent publications in children's science books are reviewed. Age level and cost of each book appear, as well as ratings based on librarian and specialist criteria. (CP)