Homeschoolers - September 2021 |
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Did You Know... CKPL provides Bags of Books for homeschool and virtual learning families? Contact us with your curriculum needs and we will curate a book bag for you. You will be notified when your items are ready to pickup. Phone 519.354.2940 Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca Facebook Chat @CKPLibrary Text 519.401.7174 |
Titles for Kids at the Kitchen Table |
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Killer Plants and Other Green Gunk by Anna ClaybourneA plant’s needs are simple: dirt, sunshine, water—and maybe a nice juicy fly? SNAP! Some plants are more than just a posy in a pot waiting to be watered. From powerful poisons to hideous smells, this fascinating book describes the creepy and sometimes painful survival techniques of plants. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments.
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Understanding the place value system is a foundation to all operations as children progress in mathematics. This book introduces readers to the whole number place values, comparing, and ordering numbers using colorful, engaging images and simple text.
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Electricity: What Makes Stuff Work? by Emily KingtonThe friendly science-mad Stickmen characters, are here to accompany you through your first steps in science, with a fascinating and fun look at what makes stuff work! Look at electrical circuits, conductors, batteries, insulators and more. The sometimes, accident-prone Stickmen add humor to the easy-to-read format, making science enjoyable and fun to learn. |
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From Flower to Honey by Robin NelsonLearn how honey is made, Follow each step in nature's cycle - from pretty bloom to tasty treat. |
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Did you know the sailfish is the world's fastest fish? Would you be surprised that the star-nosed mole is the fastest eating mammal? Learn about extraordinary animals that are built for speed - whether running, hopping or skimming on the water.
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Big and Small by Cecilia MindenLearn about gradable and complementary opposites found in the animal kingdom. Early readers will also practice simple word recognition. |
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Perfect Pull by Kirsty HolmesIt's Sports Week at Science Academy! Every year the other school wins the tug-of-war competition. But Katie is determined to win. Join Katie as she tries to learn everything there is to know about pulling forces to knock her opponent off balance. Simple sentences and easy-to-understand examples make learning about forces understandable and fun.
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Is it a twig? Is it a dead leaf? Is it a bird poop? No! It’s an animal. Discover how animals use mimicry to look like something else and stay safe from predators. After reading, put your knowledge to the test with a simple science project. |
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With the 2020 closing of schools and libraries, children have been forced to spend more time at home. This has left parents trying to juggle their own schedules to provide educational opportunities for them so that they will not fall too far “behind”. This book offers parents resources that promote and engage children’s thinking across various curriculum areas – critical thinking tools that can serve children at whatever grade level and give them a leg up to deal with whatever they will face.
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50 Risks to Take With Your Kids teaches parents and how to nurture resilience in their kids as they learn to take their own risks. The more children are allowed to play in the mud, create games and find their own solutions to problems, the more they will thrive later in life.
Find risks that develop physical and social skills, responsibility and character for children up to 10 years. |
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