I love junk food. I just do. And one of my guilty pleasures are kids meals. The other evening I was picking up a hamburger meal at Jack in the Box. BTW, I love Jack. I'm from the south, so this fast food chain was so novel to me when I moved to the Midwest. They serve all kinds of tasty and savory treats. But I digress.
I gobbled my right size burger with the right amount of ketchup and mustard and right size fries and soda. I then automatically grabbed the toy and prepared to just toss it on the back seat. But this was no ordinary kiddie meal toy. It wasn't a toy at all, it was book, a science book, just for kids.
This is the book I have.
Title: Animal Homes
Author: Angela Wilkes
Publisher: Kingfisher
It's a book that explains a very important concept in ecology - habitats. I love how the author explains why animals need homes, how different animals build and use homes, and the different places animals build homes - trees, under ground, and in the water. It is a trade book for sure, but only 7 x 5.5 " it fits perfectly in smaller hands. The bright bold photographs of birds, fish, mammals, insects, rodents, and more in the their homes illustrate the importance of homes - or habitats - to our wild neighbors. Plus, it is just the right amount of text for young readers. Along the footer of each page are definitions of some of the more complex words used in book I recommend for pre-K-grade 1 students. And my absolute favorite part of the book...Activity suggestions! Yes, Jack encourages the youngsters to 'investigate the world of science' and offers simple instructions, using upcycled materials, to watch their wild neighbors.
Synopsis from Jack in the Box Kids Toys website.
ANIMAL HOMES
In this book about animal homes, you'll discover an ant colony, learn about animals in mobile homes and take a look at how some animals live underground. More fun included with hands-on projects for you to do.
Okay, Jack. I didn't realize you loved sharing science and encouraging the citizen science in your younger patrons, like me. But now that I know, expect a call from me. I see us doing great science outreach together in your urban markets.
Dr. DNLee, at your service!
demystifing nature, letting everyone experience.
I gobbled my right size burger with the right amount of ketchup and mustard and right size fries and soda. I then automatically grabbed the toy and prepared to just toss it on the back seat. But this was no ordinary kiddie meal toy. It wasn't a toy at all, it was book, a science book, just for kids.
This is the book I have.
Author: Angela Wilkes
Publisher: Kingfisher
It's a book that explains a very important concept in ecology - habitats. I love how the author explains why animals need homes, how different animals build and use homes, and the different places animals build homes - trees, under ground, and in the water. It is a trade book for sure, but only 7 x 5.5 " it fits perfectly in smaller hands. The bright bold photographs of birds, fish, mammals, insects, rodents, and more in the their homes illustrate the importance of homes - or habitats - to our wild neighbors. Plus, it is just the right amount of text for young readers. Along the footer of each page are definitions of some of the more complex words used in book I recommend for pre-K-grade 1 students. And my absolute favorite part of the book...Activity suggestions! Yes, Jack encourages the youngsters to 'investigate the world of science' and offers simple instructions, using upcycled materials, to watch their wild neighbors.
Synopsis from Jack in the Box Kids Toys website.
ANIMAL HOMES
In this book about animal homes, you'll discover an ant colony, learn about animals in mobile homes and take a look at how some animals live underground. More fun included with hands-on projects for you to do.
Okay, Jack. I didn't realize you loved sharing science and encouraging the citizen science in your younger patrons, like me. But now that I know, expect a call from me. I see us doing great science outreach together in your urban markets.
Dr. DNLee, at your service!
demystifing nature, letting everyone experience.