Located at Livingston Lord Library
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Reference
Pilger, Mary Anne. Science Experiments Index for Young People. Libraries Unlimited. Curric. Ref. 507.8 P638s
Science Fair Project Index. Scarecrow Press. Ref. Q 182.3 .S34
VanCleave, Janice. Janice VanCleave's Science Experiment Sourcebook. Wiley, 1997. Curric. Ref. 507.8 V222j
General Collection
Bosak, Susan. Science Is......Scholastic, 1991. Q 164 .B6 1993
DeVito, Alfred. Creative Sciencing. Scott Foresman, 1991. LB 1585 .D433 1991
Eichinger, John. Activities for Integrating Science and Mathematics. Prentice Hall, 2005. Q 181 .E33 2005
Hefner, Christine. Literature-Based Science: Children's Books and Activities to Enrich the K-5 Curriculum. Oryx Press, 1995. LB 1585 .H44 1995
Kepler, Lynne. A Year of Hands-On Science. Scholastic Professional Books, 1996. LB 1532 .K46 1996
Prigo, Robert. Making Physics Fun: Key Concepts, Classroom Activities and Everyday Examples, Grades K-8. Corwin Press, 2007. QC 30 .P745 2007
Children's Books
Adler, David. Hyperspace! Facts and Fun From All Over the Universe. Viking Press, 1982. Curric. 520 A237h
Allison, Linda. Blood and Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides. Little, Brown, 1976. Curric. 612 A438b
Ardley, Neil. 101 Great Science Experiments. Dorling Kindersley, 1993. Curric. 507.8 A676o
Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Light. HBJ, 1991. Curric. 535 A676s
Baker, Nick. The Amateur Naturalist. National Geographic, 2004. Curric. 508 B1682a
Burnie, David. How Nature Works. Readers' Digest Association, 1991. Curric. 508 B966h
Cobb, Vicki. How to Really Fool Yourself: Illusions for All Your Senses. Lippincott, 1981. Curric. 612.8 C653h
Cobb, Vicki. I Face the Wind. HarperCollins, 2003. Curric. 551.51 C6538i
Cobb, Vicki. I Fall Down. HarperCollins, 2004. Curric. 531 C653i
Cobb, Vicki. I Get Wet. HarperCollins, 2002. Curric. 546 C6538i
Cobb, Vicki. More Science Experiments You Can Eat. Lippincott, 1979. Curric. 502 C653m
Davies, Kay. My Apple. Gareth Stevens, 1994. Curric. 634 D256m
Gardner, Robert. Earth-Shaking Science Projects about Planet Earth. Enslow, 2008. Curric. 550 G228e
Gardner, Robert. Experiments with Balloons. Enslow, 1995. Curric. 507.8 G228eb
Hands-On Science: Color and Light. Gareth Stevens, 1993. Curric. 535 H236
Hands-On Science: Food and the Kitchen. Gareth Stevens, 1993. Curric. 641.5 H236
Hands-On Science: Games, Puzzles, and Toys. Gareth Stevens, 1993. Curric. 507.8 H236
Hirschfeld, Robert. The Kids' Science Book: Creative Experiences for Hands-On Fun. Gareth Stevens, 1997. Curric. 507.8 H669k
Katz, Phyllis. Great Science Fair Projects. Watts, 1992. Curric. 507 K19g
Lampton, Christopher. Bathtubs, Slides, Roller Coaster Rails: Simple Machines That Are Really Inclined Planed. Millbrook Press, 1991. Curric. 621.8 L239b
Lampton, Christopher. Marbles, Roller Skates, Doorknobs: Simple Machines That Are Really Wheels. Millbrook Press, 1991. Curric. 621.8 L239m
Lampton, Christopher. Seesaws, Nutcrackers, Brooms: Simple Machines That Are Really Levers. Millbrook Press, 1991. Curric. 621.8 L239s
McVey, Vicki. The Sierra Club Book of Weatherwisdom. Little, Brown, 1991. Curric. 551.5 M176s
Milord, Susan. The Kids' Nature Book: 365 Indoors/Outdoor Activities and Experiences. Gareth Stevens, 1997. Curric. 508 M661k 1997
Ollerenshaw, Chris. Levers. Gareth Stevens, 1994. Curric. 621.8 O49L
Ontario Science Centre. Foodworks: Over 100 Science Activities and Fascinating Facts that Explore the Magic of Food. Addison-Wesley, 1987. Curric. 641.3 F686
Ontario Science Centre. Science Express: 50 Scientific Stunts from the Ontario Science Centre. Addison-Wesley, 1991. Curric. 507.8 G618s
Rainis, Kenneth. Blood and DNA Evidence: Crime-Solving Science Experiments. Enslow, 2006. Curric. 363.25 R157b
Rainis, Kenneth. Forgery: Crime-Solving Science Experiments. Enslow, 2006. Curric. 363.25 R157f
Schwartz, Linda. Earth Book for Kids: Activities to Help Heal the Environment. Curric. 301.31 S399e
Seed, Deborah. Water Science. Addison-Wesley, 1992. Curric. 553.7 S451w
VanCleave, Janice. Janice VanCleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments. Wiley, 1993. Curric. 507 V222j
Wiese, Jim. Head to Toe Science: Over 40 Eye-Popping, Spine-Tingling, Heart-Pounding Activities that Teach Kids About the Human Body. Wiley, 2000. Curric. 500 W6511h
Wilkes, Angela. My First Nature Book. Knopf, 1990. Curric. 508 W682m
Williams, John. Projects with Flight. Gareth Stevens, 1992. Curric. 629.13 W724p
Williams, John. Projects with Time. Gareth Stevens, 1992. Curric. 529 W724p
Williams, John. Projects with Water. Gareth Stevens, 1992. Curric. 532 W724p
Williams, John. Projects with Wheels. Gareth Stevens, 1991. Curric. 621.8 W724p
Zubrowski, Bernie. Blinkers and Buzzers: Building and Experimenting with Electricity and Magnetism. Morrow, 1991. Curric. 537 Z93b
Curriculum Bulletins
Barrett, Katharine. Schoolyard Ecology. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2006. Curric. Bulletin 574.5 L42s
Beals, Kevin. Environmental Detectives. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2001. Curric. Bulletin 574.5 L42e
Brown, Sam. Bubbles, Rainbows, and Worms: Science Experiments for Preschool Children. Gryphon House, 2004. Curric. Bulletin 500 G89b2
Carson, Mary. Easy Science Activity Journals: Reproducible Journal Pages with Instant No-Mess Mini Experiments that Invite Kids to Learn and Write About Weather, Human Body, Space, and Other Science Topics You Teach. Scholastic, 2003. Curric. Bulletin 500 S414e
Echols, Jean. Ant Homes Under the Ground. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2005. Curric. Bulletin 500 L42a
Flagg, Ann. Teaching Science with Favorite Picture Books. Scholastic, 2002. Curric. Bulletin 500 S414t
Fredericks, Anthony. Investigating Natural Disasters through Children's Literature: An Integrated Approach. Teacher Ideas Press, 2001. Curric. Bulletin 550 T2531i
Gates, Julie. Consider the Earth: Environmental Activities for Grades 4-8. Teacher Ideas Press, 1999. Curric. Bulletin 574.5 T211c
Glandon, Shan. Caldecott Connections to Science. Libraries Unlimited, 2000. Curric. Bulletin 500 L693c
Gould, Alan. The Real Reasons for Seasons: Sun-Earth Connections: Unraveling Misconceptions about the Earth and Sun. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2004. Curric. Bulletin 500 L42r
Griffin, Sherri. My Big World of Wonder: Activities for Learning abut Nature and Using Natural Resources Wisely. Redleaf Press, 2004. Curric. Bulletin 372.3 R317m
Halversen, Catherine. Ocean Currents. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2001. Curric. Bulletin 550 L42o
Investigating Fire Ecology in Ponderosa Pine Forests: A Field Guide for Sixth Grad Teachers. National Park Service, 2004.Curric. Bulletin 574.5 U525i
Kessler, James. Inquiry in Action: Investigating Matter Through Inquiry. American Chemical Society, 2003. Curric. Bulletin 540 A41i
Life through Time: Evolutionary Activities for Grades 5-8. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2003. Curric. Bulletin 574 L42L
Living with a Star: From Sunscreen to Space Weather: Teacher's Guide for Grades 6-8. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2003. Curric. Bulletin 520 L42L
Norris, Jill. Science Experiments for Young Learners. Evan-Moor, 2000. Curric. Bulletin 500 E923s
Parks as Classrooms Curriculum Guide: Exploring Geology, Formation of Great Falls: A Study in Earth Science. Great Falls Park, 2005. Curric. Bulletin 550 U525p
Russel, Helen. Ten-Minute Field Trips: A Teacher's Guide to using the School for Environmental Studies. NSTA Press, 2001. Curric. Bulletin 574.5 N28t
Schmidt, Victor. Teaching Science with Everyday Things. Kendall/Hunt, 2002. Curric. Bulletin 500 K33t
Schneider, Cary. River Cutters. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 1999. Curric. Bulletin 550 L42r
Sobey, Edwin. Loco-Motion: Physics Models for the Classroom. Zephry Press, 2005. Curric. Bulletin 530 Z57L
Sutter, Debra. Moons of Jupiter. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2003. Curric. Bulletin 520 L42m
365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials. Sterling, 2001. Curric. Bulletin 500 S83t
Tolman, Marvin. Hands-On Earth Science Activities for Grades K-6. Jossey-Bass, 2006. Curric. Bulletin 550 J84h
Tree Homes. Lawrence Hall of Science, Univ. of California, 2006. Curric. Bulletin 500 L42t
Virus and the Whale: Exploring Evolution in Creatures Small and Large. NSTA Press, 2006. Curric. Bulletin 576.8 N265v
Warren, Patricia. Exploring Ecology: 49 Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 4-8. NSTA Press, 2005. Curric. Bulletin 574.5 N265e
Whitley, Peggy. 99 Jumpstarts for Kids Science Research. Libraries Unlimited, 2006. Curric. Bulletin 500 L693n
Yeany, Bruce. If You Build It, They Will Learn: 17 Devices for Demonstrating Physical Science. NSTA Press, 2006. Curric. Bulletin 530 N265i
Sample Texts
Aarons, Trudy. 101 Science Activities. Communication Skill Builders, 1984. Curric. Text 372.21 C73 O58
Abbott, Martil. Clouds, Rain, Wind, and Snow. Fearon, 1991. Curric. Text 551.5 F29 C64
Abruscato, Joseph. The Whole Cosmos Catalog of Science Activities: For Kids of All Ages. Good Year Books, 1991. Curric. Text 500 S42 W62 1991
Bittinger, Gayle. 1-2-3 Science: Science Activities for Working with Young Children. Warren Publishing, 1993. Curric. Text 500 W29 O58
DeBruin, Jerome E. Creative Hands on Science Experiences Using Free and Inexpensive Materials. Good Apple, 1980. Curric. Text 500 G64 C91 gr. K-6
Echaore-Yoon, Susan. Janus Earth Science. Globe Fearon, 1996. Curric. Text 550 G563 J33
Echols, Jean. Elephants and Their Young: Teacher's Guide. Lawrence Hall of Science, 2001. Curric. Text 500 L42 E39
Echols, Jean. Ladybugs. University of California, 1996. Curric. Text 500 L42 L15
FOSS Science Stories, Grade K. Delta Education, 2003. Curric. Text 500 D36 F75 Gr. K
Animals Two By Two
Fabric
Trees
Wood and Paper
FOSS Science Stories, Grades 1-2. Delta Education, 2001. Curric. Text 500 D36 F75 Gr. 1-2
Air and Weather
Balance and Motion
Insects
New Plants
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
Solids and Liquids
FOSS Science Stories, Grades 3-4. Delta Education, 2000. Curric. Text 500 D36 F75, Gr. 3-4
Earth Materials
Human Body
Ideas and Inventions
Magnetism and Electricity
Measurement
Physics of Sound
Structures of Life
Water
FOSS Science Stories, Grades 5-6. Delta Education, 2000. Curric. Text 500 D36 F75 Gr. 5-6
Environments
Food and Nutrition
Landforms
Levers and Pulleys
Mixtures and Solutions
Models and Designs
Solar Energy
Variables
Frank, Marjorie. 202 Science Investigations: Exciting Adventures in Earth, Life and Physical Sciences. Incentive Publication, 1990. Curric. Text 500 I36 T97
Friedland, Mary. Janus Life Science. Globe Fearon, 1996. Curric. Text 574 G563 J33
Gartrell, Jack. Earth: The Water Plant. National Science Teachers Association, 1992. Curric. Text 550 N265 E12
Graf, Mike. The Weather Report: Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and Experiments. Fearon, 1989. Curric. Text 551.5 F29 W36
Hansen, Thor. Adventures in Paleontology: 36 Classroom Fossil Activities. NSTA Press, 2006. Curric. Text 560 N278 A24
Insights: An Elementary Hands-On Inquiry Science Curriculum. Kendall/Hunt, 1997. Curric. Text 500 K33 I59
Lewis, James. Hocus Pocus Stir & Cook: The Kitchen Science Magic Book. Simon & Schuster, 1991. Curric. Text 500 M48 H68
Lobb, Nancy. The Five Senses. Janus Book Publishers, 1982. Curric. Text 500 J36 S41 no. 2-A
Middle School Science and Technology. Kendall/Hunt, 1999. Curric. Text 500 K33 M62
Roettger, Doris. Bugs and Other Insects. Fearon, 1991. Curric. Text 500 F29 B93
Roettger, Doris. Growing Up Healthy. Fearon, 1992. Curric. Text 613 F29 G88
Roettger, Doris. Weather Watch. Fearon, 1992. Curric. Text 500 F29 W36
Seaman, Rosie. Focus on Winter. Fearon, 1992. Curric. Text 500 F29 F66
Sherwood, Elizabeth. More Mudpies to Magnets: Science for Young Children. Gryphon, 1990. Curric. Text 500 G89 M83
STAR: Science Technology and Reading. Kendall/Hunt, 1996. Curric. Text 500 R285 S79
Water, Stones and Fossil Bones: Earth Science Activities for Elementary and Middle Level Grades. National Science Teachers Association, 1991. Curric. Text 550 N265 W31
Thesis
Newton, Ruth. Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum with a Cultural Focus for Ojibwe Native American First Grade Students. Minnesota State University Moorhead, 2001. Thesis 1547
To find books similar to the ones on this bibliography, try these subject terms on the online catalog:
CHEMISTRY - EXPERIMENTS
EARTH SCIENCES - STUDY AND TEACHING
ECOLOGY - EXPERIMENTS
ECOLOGY - STUDY AND TEACHING
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - EXPERIMENTS
EVOLUTION - BIOLOGY
MACHINERY - EXPERIMENTS
NATURE STUDY
OCEANOGRAPHY - STUDY AND TEACHING
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
PHYSICS - EXPERIMENTS
PHYSICS - STUDY AND TEACHING (ELEMENTARY)
SCIENCE - EXPERIMENTS
SCIENCE - PROBLEMS, EXERCISES
SCIENCE PROJECTS
SCIENCE - STUDY AND TEACHING (ELEMENTARY)
SCIENCE - STUDY AND TEACHING (PRIMARY)
SCIENTIFIC RECREATIONS
SOLAR ENERGY - STUDY AND TEACHING
Compiled by Carol H. Sibley, Curriculum Librarian, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota, 7/08.