The process is simple: Read aloud to the child from the science encyclopedia or “spine.” Ask her to narrate—to tell back to you in her own words two or three important facts that she’s learned (see Chapter 5 for a description of the narration process). Write this narration down (or ask the child to write it, if her skills permit). If the child shows interest, go find additional library books on the topic. Read the books together. And if not, move on to the next topic. Don’t forget that you can stop at any time and dig deeper into a subject.
