The Land and Wildlife of TRPOPICAL ASIA
Author: S. Dillon Ripley and The Editors of Life
Publisher: Rhen Austell and Time Incorporated New York
ISBN: 64-209-22-571
Genre: Natural History
Location: West Texas A&M University Library
Summary: The book Tropical Asia is an amazing book which takes you on a journey though the southeastern realm, the lands of water and fire, the dominion of rain, the Great forest, and many other various aspects of life and climates that thrive here. The creatures of these lands are brought to life and hidden secrets are found that this great land of tropical Asia poses. These are the lands which the rest of the world does not know about and you will embark on a great expedition.
Personal Comments: Tropical Asia is magical place where most of the land is neither water nor land but rather mud. Meandering to the sea, Sarawaks Santubong and Salak rivers create these classic mud and mangrove environment on the lower lands. The unique creatures of tropical Asia consist from Nepenthes which is a pitcher plant that eats insects, the flying frog of Borneo which is self explanatory to the flying mystery ,the Coluogo which is the most thoroughly aerial of all gliding animals in the world. The reason why it is mysterious is because scientists don’t know and can’t find any relatives or what the origin of the animal is. Tropical Asia has so many mixtures of races and culturally different people, which the book portrays the different type of people who left their mark on this land. For example the Australoids and and Negritos are earlier inhabitants who were driven there by northern invaders. Other races and cultures as the Malays, Indians, Chinese, Arabs and finally the Europeans all came after and have made an impact in Tropical Asia. Tea is the tropical region of Asia as wine is to France and today India and Ceylon account almost 75 percent of the worlds export crop.
Suggested Use in the Classroom: This is an excellent book to teach young students about other cultures such as Southeast Asia and the how different the geography, animals, and way of life are different than living here in the states. Children at a young age as for elementary need to have the chance and opportunity to be exposed to foreign cultures and interact with activities that help them learn and not be unknown to these lands. I think a field trip to the Zoo would be an excellent way to see animals from these parts of the world and visit museums which have artifacts that depict the cultures of the people who live in Southeast Asia.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Reading response 4
Birds
Author: Nicola Davies
Published by A Houghton Miffin Compnay imprint
Illustrations: Steve Weston
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6124-2
Genre: Science and Nature
Location: Hastings Book Store Canyon,Tx
Summary: The Book “Birds” explore the world of birds through fun facts and easy do it yourself projects. The book explains that there are over 9,000 different species of birds in the world. The way birds eat, nest and fly are just some of many interesting facts this book has to offer. The Projects in this book allow kids in grade school to be creative and design a bird book for art, create a bird feeder and construct a bird house.
Personal Comments: I love how this book explains the way of the bird. Birds are seen in a totally new and interesting light by going in depth into different types of birds lives. I like how the author portrays the endanger species and their importance to our environment. He also explains about the prevention of harming these species of birds and how we did to respect their habitat and way of life. There is a unique and interesting section in this book where it talks about the secret life of a bird. In this section scientist actually tag radios to penguins and attach rings to the feet of different birds so that they can be tracked throughout their life. This is a really important component when it comes to protecting endanger species by knowing how many are left and finding ways to protect them.
Suggested use in the Classroom: This book is excellent when teaching grades school student ages 8-11 about birds of nature because it allows to them have better understanding and interest in these gentle creatures. Using this book in a classroom setting will allow the students to see the different type of birds there really are and what type of environments they live in thought the pictures and illustrations in the book. The imagination of these young students will be unleashed though experiencing these birds in the wild. Since this book has projects in it, I would ask my students to complete these easy do it yourself assignments so they can engage from what they learned from the book. Creating a bird feeder would be great ways to have the students interact with the birds in the wild. For example I would have them make the bird feeders in class and then I would have them take it home and put it somewhere in the yard where you know birds will be at. I would ask them if they can to take a picture of a bird eating out of their feeder and bring the picture to class. This assignment will allow the students to find a new appreciation for these creatures of the sky and have a little fun at the same time.
Author: Nicola Davies
Published by A Houghton Miffin Compnay imprint
Illustrations: Steve Weston
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6124-2
Genre: Science and Nature
Location: Hastings Book Store Canyon,Tx
Summary: The Book “Birds” explore the world of birds through fun facts and easy do it yourself projects. The book explains that there are over 9,000 different species of birds in the world. The way birds eat, nest and fly are just some of many interesting facts this book has to offer. The Projects in this book allow kids in grade school to be creative and design a bird book for art, create a bird feeder and construct a bird house.
Personal Comments: I love how this book explains the way of the bird. Birds are seen in a totally new and interesting light by going in depth into different types of birds lives. I like how the author portrays the endanger species and their importance to our environment. He also explains about the prevention of harming these species of birds and how we did to respect their habitat and way of life. There is a unique and interesting section in this book where it talks about the secret life of a bird. In this section scientist actually tag radios to penguins and attach rings to the feet of different birds so that they can be tracked throughout their life. This is a really important component when it comes to protecting endanger species by knowing how many are left and finding ways to protect them.
Suggested use in the Classroom: This book is excellent when teaching grades school student ages 8-11 about birds of nature because it allows to them have better understanding and interest in these gentle creatures. Using this book in a classroom setting will allow the students to see the different type of birds there really are and what type of environments they live in thought the pictures and illustrations in the book. The imagination of these young students will be unleashed though experiencing these birds in the wild. Since this book has projects in it, I would ask my students to complete these easy do it yourself assignments so they can engage from what they learned from the book. Creating a bird feeder would be great ways to have the students interact with the birds in the wild. For example I would have them make the bird feeders in class and then I would have them take it home and put it somewhere in the yard where you know birds will be at. I would ask them if they can to take a picture of a bird eating out of their feeder and bring the picture to class. This assignment will allow the students to find a new appreciation for these creatures of the sky and have a little fun at the same time.
Reading Response 3
Science Kids: Polar Lands
Margaret Hynes
Kingfisher, November 2007
Grade Range: p to 3, Age Range: 4 to 8
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6166-2,
Summary: The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! Science Kids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers are sure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles of favorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom in on interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning. Take a journey to the coldest places on Earth. Discover the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in frigid climates, and learn about exploration, research, and protecting this remarkable environment.
Personal Comments: This book was amazing because the pictures and projects in the book really made the polar climate and animals come to life. The different type of birds, fish, polar bears and many other animals are shown as these gentle creatures which are beautiful and unique. The prevention of harming their climate is a huge concern with pollution, poachers and over fishing and hunting. We as a human race need to preserve these animals and their climate in which they live in because today’s animals might not be here tomorrow.
Suggested Use in the Classroom: This book is an excellent way to introduce the topic in protecting our ozone layer, and environment by recycling and taking care of our Planet. This book will show that the animals of the polar world depend on the students to protect them and the projects in the book will help them interact and engage with this idea. In the Class room I will show them videos of the Polar world and ways in which it is being destroyed by us human beings. This engagement will let the young students know that our environment is our responsibility and we have to do something about it.
Margaret Hynes
Kingfisher, November 2007
Grade Range: p to 3, Age Range: 4 to 8
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6166-2,
Summary: The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! Science Kids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers are sure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles of favorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom in on interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning. Take a journey to the coldest places on Earth. Discover the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in frigid climates, and learn about exploration, research, and protecting this remarkable environment.
Personal Comments: This book was amazing because the pictures and projects in the book really made the polar climate and animals come to life. The different type of birds, fish, polar bears and many other animals are shown as these gentle creatures which are beautiful and unique. The prevention of harming their climate is a huge concern with pollution, poachers and over fishing and hunting. We as a human race need to preserve these animals and their climate in which they live in because today’s animals might not be here tomorrow.
Suggested Use in the Classroom: This book is an excellent way to introduce the topic in protecting our ozone layer, and environment by recycling and taking care of our Planet. This book will show that the animals of the polar world depend on the students to protect them and the projects in the book will help them interact and engage with this idea. In the Class room I will show them videos of the Polar world and ways in which it is being destroyed by us human beings. This engagement will let the young students know that our environment is our responsibility and we have to do something about it.
Reading Response 2
The Land and Wildlife of SOUTH AMERICA
Author: Marston Bates and The Editors of Life
Publisher: Rhett Austell
ISBN: QH111.B42
Genre: Natural History
Location: West Texas A&M University Library
Summary: South America stretches from the tropical Caribbean to storm-swept Cape Horn. This Book describes the size of this continent which is a little bigger than half of Africa but at the same time it has the greatest continuous tropical Rain Forest in the world. South America also has the longest continuous chain of mountains, largest river in the world and vast diversity in climate. The continent is depicted as a beautiful environment where plants and animals flourish. Human involvement came later in time but South American history is a fascinating, colorful and often violent one but this book doesn’t really get in to it. The book is more concerned of the land and its features, and the animals and plants in all their wonderful variety.
Personal Comments: I was amazed on how many diverse climates there are in South America. There are about ten different types of vegetation zones that lay across the land. The vast numbers of species which live in these lands are unique and can’t be found in any other place. The most intelligent monkey in the world is called Capuchin and it lives in the forest of South and Central America and the largest snake in the world called the anaconda also resides in those lands. So from monkeys and snakes to insects and plants these creatures of these lands are one of kind and are really a site to see.
Suggested Use in the Classroom: I would use this book to introduce a new found appreciation of the rain forests and the vast lands of South America. I would engage my students in activities and discussions on why we need our rain forests and how they are important to the wildlife that live in that environment. I would break up the class into groups and have them select a topic over South America in the book and research the topic. In the end each group will provide a presentation to the class using any type of media, poster board and handouts to explain their topic. Then as a reward I would take the class on a field trip to the IMax Theatre to watch a documentary on the land and wildlife of South America. This field trip will allow my students to have an opportunity to experience the continent of South America as if they were there in real life.
Author: Marston Bates and The Editors of Life
Publisher: Rhett Austell
ISBN: QH111.B42
Genre: Natural History
Location: West Texas A&M University Library
Summary: South America stretches from the tropical Caribbean to storm-swept Cape Horn. This Book describes the size of this continent which is a little bigger than half of Africa but at the same time it has the greatest continuous tropical Rain Forest in the world. South America also has the longest continuous chain of mountains, largest river in the world and vast diversity in climate. The continent is depicted as a beautiful environment where plants and animals flourish. Human involvement came later in time but South American history is a fascinating, colorful and often violent one but this book doesn’t really get in to it. The book is more concerned of the land and its features, and the animals and plants in all their wonderful variety.
Personal Comments: I was amazed on how many diverse climates there are in South America. There are about ten different types of vegetation zones that lay across the land. The vast numbers of species which live in these lands are unique and can’t be found in any other place. The most intelligent monkey in the world is called Capuchin and it lives in the forest of South and Central America and the largest snake in the world called the anaconda also resides in those lands. So from monkeys and snakes to insects and plants these creatures of these lands are one of kind and are really a site to see.
Suggested Use in the Classroom: I would use this book to introduce a new found appreciation of the rain forests and the vast lands of South America. I would engage my students in activities and discussions on why we need our rain forests and how they are important to the wildlife that live in that environment. I would break up the class into groups and have them select a topic over South America in the book and research the topic. In the end each group will provide a presentation to the class using any type of media, poster board and handouts to explain their topic. Then as a reward I would take the class on a field trip to the IMax Theatre to watch a documentary on the land and wildlife of South America. This field trip will allow my students to have an opportunity to experience the continent of South America as if they were there in real life.
Reading Response 1
Oceans and Seas
Author: Nicola Davies
Publisher: 175 New, New York 10010
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6165-5
Genre: Nature and Science
Location: Hastings Book Store Canyon, Tx
Summary: This children’s book Oceans and Seas is a great opportunity to examine how the oceans and seas benefit our environment. Landscapes, tides and waves are illustrated as the characteristics of the Blue Planet. The residences which reside in these waters are brought to life through interesting facts, easy projects and amazing pictures. Creatures of all kinds are portrayed in this book, from whales, sharks and birds to plankton, coral, jellyfish and sea turtles. All of these animals contribute to the circle of life in the Blue Planet.
Personal Comments: As a child I loved learning about the ocean and sea life because it was so mysterious and I felt like I was exploring a whole different world where in reality it kind of is. This kids book really does an excellent depiction of explain all the aspects of ocean life and how it functions. The author explains really well the importance of having our oceans and preventing pollution and overfishing. The book shows the effects of these factors when they do happen and a lot of ocean life is lost every year. Our Planet is covered in water and land is fraction of its space, so as human beings we need to learn how to preserve the wild life in these waters and teach our youth of the importance. The balance of life is crucial and it would be horrible if animals today that living in these waters were to not exist in couple of decades due to our lack of knowledge and careless actions.
Suggested Use in the Classrooms: The study of nature and science of the oceans and seas is important when teaching grade school students because they need to know how it’s critical to our existence and survival on this planet. Knowing how the oceans and seas work and what creates waves, tides, and tropical storms can be beneficial to the classroom. The reason is students will be knowledgeable when they do go to the beach or watch the weather channel or discovery channel and understand what they are experiencing. This book will give the curriculum a chance to let these students become frontier explorers in discovering a new world per say. By learning the livelihoods of these creatures of the ocean and how they play a role in the circle of life will give the students a new appreciation of the oceans and seas. The mini projects are great for young students which they get to reenact the waves of the oceans and seas. The students also get to create the creatures of the blue planet through arts and crafts and portray the environment in which they live in.
Author: Nicola Davies
Publisher: 175 New, New York 10010
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6165-5
Genre: Nature and Science
Location: Hastings Book Store Canyon, Tx
Summary: This children’s book Oceans and Seas is a great opportunity to examine how the oceans and seas benefit our environment. Landscapes, tides and waves are illustrated as the characteristics of the Blue Planet. The residences which reside in these waters are brought to life through interesting facts, easy projects and amazing pictures. Creatures of all kinds are portrayed in this book, from whales, sharks and birds to plankton, coral, jellyfish and sea turtles. All of these animals contribute to the circle of life in the Blue Planet.
Personal Comments: As a child I loved learning about the ocean and sea life because it was so mysterious and I felt like I was exploring a whole different world where in reality it kind of is. This kids book really does an excellent depiction of explain all the aspects of ocean life and how it functions. The author explains really well the importance of having our oceans and preventing pollution and overfishing. The book shows the effects of these factors when they do happen and a lot of ocean life is lost every year. Our Planet is covered in water and land is fraction of its space, so as human beings we need to learn how to preserve the wild life in these waters and teach our youth of the importance. The balance of life is crucial and it would be horrible if animals today that living in these waters were to not exist in couple of decades due to our lack of knowledge and careless actions.
Suggested Use in the Classrooms: The study of nature and science of the oceans and seas is important when teaching grade school students because they need to know how it’s critical to our existence and survival on this planet. Knowing how the oceans and seas work and what creates waves, tides, and tropical storms can be beneficial to the classroom. The reason is students will be knowledgeable when they do go to the beach or watch the weather channel or discovery channel and understand what they are experiencing. This book will give the curriculum a chance to let these students become frontier explorers in discovering a new world per say. By learning the livelihoods of these creatures of the ocean and how they play a role in the circle of life will give the students a new appreciation of the oceans and seas. The mini projects are great for young students which they get to reenact the waves of the oceans and seas. The students also get to create the creatures of the blue planet through arts and crafts and portray the environment in which they live in.
Reading Response Log: Nature and Science Books for Natural History and Wildlife
Rationale:
Welcome to magical world of Natural History and Wildlife! In this paper, I will introduce five examples of children’s nature and science books where the doors of imagination and wonder will open as explore the depths of the oceans and rain forests to the high sky and cold climates. These books show the different type of environments and climates that are world has and gives an opportunity to the reader to explore the lifestyle of the wildlife that in them. One book portrays the depths of the oceans and seas and how they function and what purpose they serve to our existence. Another book is explains the secrets and wonders of South America, where it holds some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and deadliest creatures. The species of birds is brought to life through a book that gives a new appreciation to birds all over the world. Lastly there is book that goes to the corner of the earth to place called Southeast Asia. This book brings this mysterious land to life and unlocks the secrets of the crop land, diverse cultures and people and at the same time the creatures which no one in the world knows about until you see it for yourself.
These books are amazing resources and eye openers to the different climates, wildlife and cultures we have all around the world. My students will learn to appreciate and help take care of our planet by knowing what is out there and the functions of these geographic places. Youth today need to think outside the box and explore in other countries and engage in assignments which get their attention to have them take action.
Overall, I feel like these experiences that these students make by reading this book and interacting with them will broaden their minds to bigger and better things down the road in their education. My hope is to spark at least one young mind to take a stand and become a zoologist, environmental activist or really anything they want to do in their life. In the end I want them to remember that this assignment or this specific content area was what opens their eyes to the world.
I will present a nature and science book first, then a natural history book followed by two nature and science books and ending with a natural history book.
Welcome to magical world of Natural History and Wildlife! In this paper, I will introduce five examples of children’s nature and science books where the doors of imagination and wonder will open as explore the depths of the oceans and rain forests to the high sky and cold climates. These books show the different type of environments and climates that are world has and gives an opportunity to the reader to explore the lifestyle of the wildlife that in them. One book portrays the depths of the oceans and seas and how they function and what purpose they serve to our existence. Another book is explains the secrets and wonders of South America, where it holds some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and deadliest creatures. The species of birds is brought to life through a book that gives a new appreciation to birds all over the world. Lastly there is book that goes to the corner of the earth to place called Southeast Asia. This book brings this mysterious land to life and unlocks the secrets of the crop land, diverse cultures and people and at the same time the creatures which no one in the world knows about until you see it for yourself.
These books are amazing resources and eye openers to the different climates, wildlife and cultures we have all around the world. My students will learn to appreciate and help take care of our planet by knowing what is out there and the functions of these geographic places. Youth today need to think outside the box and explore in other countries and engage in assignments which get their attention to have them take action.
Overall, I feel like these experiences that these students make by reading this book and interacting with them will broaden their minds to bigger and better things down the road in their education. My hope is to spark at least one young mind to take a stand and become a zoologist, environmental activist or really anything they want to do in their life. In the end I want them to remember that this assignment or this specific content area was what opens their eyes to the world.
I will present a nature and science book first, then a natural history book followed by two nature and science books and ending with a natural history book.
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