Shadows

by Carolyn B. Otto

The Scholastic Science Readers "TM" series was created especially to bring exciting nonfiction to beginning readers. Each book combines easy-to-read text with outstanding photographs to give kids an introduction to a favorite topic. With consultation from a reading specialist and child psychologist, the texts have been clearly leveled to match developing skills. Every book has been carefully reviewed by an expert in the field for scientific accuracy and includes an easy activity that a child can do for further exploration. Outstanding photography brings nature alive in these full-color books. "Take a Look" boxes give kids a special look at the inside of a wolf's den or a close-up of a bat's fur. A description of what shadows are and why they change. Budding scientists can experiment with flashlights and create all different kinds of shadows!

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Hayden Waller · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gave an activity to do in the middle of the story and at the end of the book as a reference. I enjoy that it gave an interactive part to the novel that drew the reader in while also teaching about shadows. I didn't find the book very interesting other than that because the rest was repetitive information about shadows.

[Pamela Delgado Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shadows is a great informational book to teach children what shadows are and how shadows are made. The book also gives different examples of how shadows look during the day and night. In the book it demonstrates many pictures of shadows being different sizes as well.

[Valeria Vlasova · Rating 5 out of 5]

The " Shadows" excellent book for elementary school. This book teacher can use for science class. This book well describes what shadows are, how you can make shadows, and manipulate them. I like this book.

[Library Lady Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always great to incorporate nonfiction into story time.

[Megan Bratton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect book for teaching sunshine and shadows to kindergarteners. A must have to go along with my unit!!

[Turrean · Rating 3 out of 5]

A serviceable nonfiction on the topic. Used as part of a K unit on shadows.

[Sarah Snyder · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would use this book for younger elementary. I think they will find this book interesting about shadows. I like the illustration of younger children with their shadows.