{"id":1158,"date":"2021-09-20T07:14:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T14:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/nonfictionmonday\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2021-09-19T20:24:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T03:24:26","slug":"whats-in-your-pocket-collecting-natures-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/nonfictionmonday\/whats-in-your-pocket-collecting-natures-treasures\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature’s Treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today at Growing with Science blog<\/a> we are featuring\u00a0 What’s in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature’s Treasures<\/em> by Heather L. Montgomery and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga, a set of mini-biographies of nine scientists.<\/p>\n

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When children collect and sort items they find in nature, they are learning important STEAM skills. In this book you will meet a boy who collected rocks and beetles, another who collected seeds and seed pods, and a girl who slept with earthworms under her pillow. Keep reading to find out which famous naturalists and scientists these curious children grew up to be.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve created collections
\nThey\u2019ve made discoveries.
\nThey\u2019ve changed the world of science.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Maribel Lechuga\u2019s vibrant illustrations perfectly capture each child\u2019s wonder and surprise at the new things they stumble on.<\/p>\n

The back matter gives a more complete biography of each of the people featured in the text, plus a charming note from the illustrator about how artists also appreciate and observe nature. In her author\u2019s note, Heather Montgomery explains the need for collecting responsibly. She also gives some important rules for respecting nature, respecting your family and community, and for protecting yourself when you gather from nature.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in Your Pocket?<\/em> is a delightful celebration of the collections made by youngsters who became famous scientists and naturalists. It is sure to inspire the next generation to make their own discoveries. Check out a copy today.<\/p>\n

For more information and STEAM activity suggestions, see Growing with Science<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Copyright \u00a9 2021 Roberta Gibson<\/a> All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today at Growing with Science blog we are featuring\u00a0 What’s in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature’s Treasures by Heather L. Montgomery and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga, a set of mini-biographies of nine scientists. When children collect and sort items they find in nature, they are learning important STEAM skills. In this book you will meet a … <\/p>\n

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