Silk

by Nomad Press (Created by)

Overview

Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education.

Using a question-and-answer approach and a variety of interactive prompts—such as words to know and important facts—students will learn the various properties that make silk a unique member of the textile family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781619304086
Publisher:	Nomad Press
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Series:	Investigate Materials
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Nomad Press is an educational publisher that is dedicated to sparking the interest of young readers in the fascinating world around them. With fun, hands-on projects that help kids explore the history and science behind a wide range of topics, Nomad Press's books bring the world to life in a unique way and promote independent and interactive learning.

Editorial Reviews

"The idea that silk can come from worms is an exciting one for your readers. This book from the 'Investigate Materials' series makes the concept understandable with simple text and superb photos of silkworms and cocoons. In addition to this attention grabbing concept, readers can discover how the silk thread is actually produced from a cocoon and that the thread from one single cocoon can wind around a house eight times!" —www.clcd.com

From the Publisher

The idea that silk can come from worms is an exciting one for your readers. This book from the "Investigating Materials" series makes the concept understandable with simple text and superb photos of silkworms and cocoons. In addition to this attention grabbing concept, readers can discover how the silk thread is actually produced from a cocoon and that the thread from one single cocoon can wind around a house eight times! Other topics include how the silk is made into fabric, how silk feels, what it looks like, and how it is used. As a conclusion, readers are asked the question, "What do YOU have that is made from silk?" Challenge words are presented in bold in the text and are also defined on an opening page so readers will know about them when they come to them in the text. A useful hint is given on the first page to help adults know good ways to help readers learn from and enjoy this book. All books in the series encourage readers to think about simple investigations they can do and to ask and answer questions about the featured material. The book meets National Science Education Standards. Reviewer: Nancy Garhan Attebury

Children's Literature - Nancy Garhan Attebury