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Educators and Parents Resources

In the list below, you'll find books and resources for educators and parents related to topics found in NYC Science Scope & Sequence guidelines.

Books for Educators and Parents

  • Cover ArtHandbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock; Verne N. Rockcastle (Foreword by)
    Call Number: QH53 .C6 1986
    ISBN: 0801493846
    Publication Date: 1986-07-03
  • Cover ArtPlant Lessons by Priscilla Spears (Photographer)
    Call Number: QK51 .S64 2010
    ISBN: 9780982151716
    Publication Date: 2010-12-30
  • Cover ArtHow to Grow a School Garden by Arden Bucklin-Sporer; Rachel Pringle
    Call Number: SB55 .B83 2010
    ISBN: 9781604690002
    Publication Date: 2010-06-30
  • Cover ArtRipe for Change by Jane S. Hirschi
    Call Number: SB55 .H54 2015
    ISBN: 9781612507729
    Publication Date: 2015-04-01
  • Cover ArtLearning Gardens and Sustainability Education by Dilafruz Williams; Jonathan Brown
    Call Number: SB55 .W56 2012
    ISBN: 9780415899819
    Publication Date: 2011-11-10
  • Cover ArtThe Garden Classroom by Cathy James
    Call Number: SB457 .J36 2015
    ISBN: 9781611801644
    Publication Date: 2015-04-07
  • Cover ArtThe Learning Garden by Veronica. Gaylie
    Call Number: SB55 .G39 2009
    ISBN: 9781433104718
    Publication Date: 2009-07-01
  • Cover ArtLearning from Museums by John H. Falk; Lynn D. Dierking
    Call Number: AM7 .F34 2000
    ISBN: 9780742502949
    Publication Date: 2000-05-17

Activity Resources

  • Cover ArtA Little Bit of Dirt by Asia Citro
    Call Number: GV191.63 .C58 2015
    ISBN: 9781943147045
    Publication Date: 2016-03-22
  • Cover ArtNature Play at Home by Nancy Striniste
    Call Number: GV191.63 .S77 2019
    ISBN: 9781604698251
    Publication Date: 2019-04-02
  • Cover ArtIt's a Jungle Out There! by Jennifer Ward
    Call Number: GV191.63 .W36 2011
    ISBN: 9781590309087
    Publication Date: 2011-06-14
  • Cover ArtSharing the Joy of Nature by Joseph Cornell
    Call Number: QH51 .C78 1989
    ISBN: 9780916124526
    Publication Date: 1989-05-01
    In his second book, Cornell introduces his remarkable technique of Flow Learning, showing how to match nature activities to the interest & energy levels of children. More games & activities to help you share nature with children. Ages: children through adults.
  • Cover ArtThe Big Books of Nature Projects by Ellen Doris; Len Rubenstein (Photographer); Childrens School Staff
    Call Number: QH55 .C45 1997
    ISBN: 0500017735
    Publication Date: 1997-05-01
  • Cover ArtGet Growing! by Lois Walker
    Call Number: SB324.5 .W35 1991
    ISBN: 0471544884
    Publication Date: 1991-09-03
  • Cover ArtKids' Garden: 40 fun indoor and outdoor activities and games by Whitney Cohen; Roberta Arenson (Illustrator); Life Lab Science Program Staff
    Call Number: SB457 .C64 2010
    ISBN: 9781846863677
    Publication Date: 2009-04-01
  • Cover ArtA Child's Garden by Molly Dannenmaier
    Call Number: SB457 .D35 2008
    ISBN: 9780881928433
    Publication Date: 2008-01-15

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