- "Hidden Wildlife" -Jim Arnosky He has written and illustrated a wonderful series of books about animals, this being just one of them. The kids will be inspired by the beautiful sketches & paintings as well as the fun facts!
- "Many. The Diversity of Life on Earth" -Nicola Davies Terrific illustrations and with simple writing, the author weaves humans very simply into the web of life for all to easily understand.
- "Song of the Wild. A First Book of Animals" -Nicola Davies I'm learning to LOVE this author's work. Check it out!
- "Animals That Make Me Say EWWW!" -Dawn Cusick Don't turn your nose up yet before checking out this book. LOTS of fun animal information.
- "The Salamander Room" - Anne Mazer
- Fun with Play-doh: This is Play-doh with a purpose: teaching form and function, anatomical studies & observation and fine motor skills. Easy and inexpensive!
- Bald Eagles Older kids like crafts too! This is a great way to finish up a book, report or lesson on Bald Eagles or other birds
- Paper Plate Owls looks like fun!
- Pre K-1 Tissue Paper Bee Simple & Inexpensive
- "Feel the Wind" -Arthur Dorros (great book to explain how wind works)
- "On the Same Day in March A Tour of the World's Weather: -Marilyn Singer
- Tin Can Wind Chimes Could be good to any age depending on degree of help and maybe modifying it for younger students; definitely appeals to older students too
- Rain Paintings Best for younger students but could certainly modify for older students
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