Art Appreciation
Poetry
History
Drawing
Science
Music
Literature
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
A Gallery of Children by A. A. Milne
Stuart Little by E.B. White
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Sarah, Plain and Tall by P. MacLachlan
The Wheel on the School by Dejong
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
Miss Hickory by Bailey
Heidi by Johanna Spyri
Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine
A Little Princess by Frances Burnett
The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame
Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Gray
Misty of Chincoteague by Margaret Henry
Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Brink
Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (and) Little House on the Prairie
The Swiss Twins by Lucy Perkins
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher: A Magic Shop Book by Bruce Coville
Pollyanna by Eleanor Porter
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner
Art Appreciation
Grandma's Gift by Eric Velasquez
Mimi's Dada Catifesto by Shelley Jackson
No One Saw by Bob Raczka
Willy's Pictures by Anthony Browne
More than Meets the Eye by Bob Raczka
Art of Freedom by Bob Raczka
Tell Me a Picture by Quentin Blake
Can You Find it? by Judith Cressy
A Bird or Two by Bijou Le Tord
A Blue Butterfly by Bijou Le Tord
Can You Find It, Too? by Judith Cressy
A Child's Book of Art: Discover Great Paintings by Lucy Micklethwait
Many Faces of the Face by Brigitte Baumbusch
The Shape Game by Anthony Browne
3D ABC by Bob Raczka
El Greco by Mike Venezia
Art is... by Bob Raczka
Artful Reading by Bob Raczka
Poetry
Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry by Jack Prelutsky
Be Glad Your Nose Is On Your Face by Jack Prelutsky
Shape Me a Rhyme by Jane Yolen
If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand by Kalli Dakos
The Goof who Invented Homework by Kalli Dakos
A Bad Case of the Giggles Bk. #2 : kids pick the funniest poems compiled by Bruce Lansky
My Hippo Has the Hiccups by Kenn Nesbitt
The Tighty Whitey Spider by Kenn Nesbitt
Follow Follow: a Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer
The Usborne Book of Poems for Young Children chosen by Philip Hawthorn
The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry edited by Bill Martin Jr
Cat Talk by Patricia MacLachlan
History
1600 - 1900 AD/CE. One grouping per month.
Colonies
Squanto by Joyce KesselTwo Bad Pilgrims by Kathryn Lasky
Colonial America : An Interactive History Adventure by Allison Lassieur
The Rhode Island Colony by Bob Italia
(extra)
The Spanish Missions of Florida by Eric Suben
Samurai/Japan
Real Samurai : Over 20 True Stories About the Knights of Old Japan! by Stephen TurnbullSamurai by Charlotte Guillain
Yuki by Gloria Whelan
Edo Painting: Sotatsu and Korin by Hiroshi Mizuo [for looking at pictures, not reading]
Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne
(extra)
Usagi Yojimbo: Book 1, Ronin by Stan Sakai
The Perfect Sword by Scott Goto
Revolution
Independence Now by Daniel RosenJohnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley
(extra)
The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Key
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz
Constitution
We the People by Lynne CheneyGeorge by Francis Keating
President George Washington by David Adler
The United States Constitution by Nadja Baer
(extra)
The Bill of Rights by Christine Taylor-Butler
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears by Joseph BruchacSoft Rain by Cornelia Cornelissen
The Trail on Which They Wept by Dorothy Hoobler
Why did Cherokees Move West? by Susan Aller
Lewis & Clark
Lewis and Clark by Lisa McCormickA Picture Book of Lewis and Clark by David Adler
Sacajawea by Joyce Milton
The Lewis and Clark Expedition by John Perritano
(extra)
What's So Great About ...? Lewis and Clark by Carol Smalley
Expansion
The Oregon Trail by Mel FriedmanJourney of a Pioneer by Patricia Murphy
Oregon Trail: The Road to Destiny by Frank Young
The Quest for California's Gold by James Burger
Slavery
Who Owns the Sun? by Stacy ChboskiFreedom Song by Sally Walker
The Drinking Gourd by F.N. Monjo
Frederick Douglass: Fighter against Slavery by Pat McKissack
(extra)
Brick by Brick by Charles Smith
Civil War
A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln by David AdlerJust a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln by Jean Fritz
The Civil War by Scott Marquette
The Civil War : An Interactive History Adventure by Matt Doeden
(extra)
The Silent Witness by Robin Friedman
Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith
Summer Reading
Ben and Me by Robert LawsonDrawing
One book each month.
Doodle a Zoodle: Oodles of Animal Doodles by Deborah Zemke
You Can Draw Anything by Kim Gamble
1-2-3 Draw Cool Cartoon Stuff by Steve Barr
2 is for Toucan: Oodles of Doodles from 0 to 42 by Deborah Zemke
Quick Draw: Transportation by Peter Bull [free printable to go with this]
1-2-3 Draw Cartoon Aircraft by Steve Barr
How to Draw Baby Animals by Lisa Regan
Heroes!: Draw Your Own Superheroes, Gadget Geeks & Other Do-gooders by Jay Stephens
Drawing Sports Figures by Trevor Cook
Science
Chemistry. One grouping per month.
Materials
Materials by Clive GiffordGlass by Chris Oxlade
Plastic by Chris Oxlade
Metal by Chris Oxlade
(extra)
Amazing Materials by Sally Hewitt
Touch it!: Materials, Matter, and You by Adrienne Mason [optional simpler replacement for the Oxlade books]
Recycling
Recycle!: a Handbook For Kids by Gail GibbonsHow on Earth Do We Recycle Metal? by Rudy Kouhoupt
Recycled Paper: From Start to Finish by Samuel Woods
Recycled Tires by Toney Allman
State Changes (Solid, Liquid, Gas)
What is the World Made Of? by Kathleen ZoehfeldChange it! Solids, Liquids, Gases, and You by Adrienne Mason
Changing Materials by Chris Oxlade
The Solid Truth about States of Matter with Max Axiom, Super Scientist by Agnieszka Biskup
(Web Game) Melting Points
Energy
Energy Makes Things Happen by Kimberly BradleyThe Shocking Truth About Energy by Loreen Leedy
(DVD) Energy by Disney Educational Productions
The Powerful World of Energy with Max Axiom, Super Scientist by Agnieszka Biskup
Energy (Sources)
Fossil Fuels: Buried in the Earth by Amy HansenSolar Energy: Running on Sunshine by Amy Hansen
Geothermal Energy: Hot Stuff! by Amy Hansen
Hydropower: Making a Splash by Amy Hansen
(extra)
Nuclear Energy: Amazing Atoms by Amy Hansen
Wind Energy: Blown Away! by Amy Hansen
Atoms
What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew? by Robert WellsAtoms by Melissa Stewart
Atoms and Molecules by Chris Woodford
(Web Video) Molecular Movement
Periodic Table
The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! by Adrian Dingle and Simon BasherThe Periodic Table by Salvatore Tocci
(Song/Video) Meet the Elements by They Might Be Giants
(Web) a relatively simple explanation of periods and groups
(Web) periodic table with real pictures
(Web) simple interactive periodic table
(extra)
It's Elementary! by Robert Winston
Changing Materials
Sand to Glass by Inez SnyderMixing and Separating by Chris Oxlade
Joining Materials by Chris Oxlade
Shaping Materials by Chris Oxlade
(YouTube) Diet Coke & Mentos (with explanation - Mythbusters)
(YouTube) Non-Newtonian Liquids
Radioactivity
Atomic Universe by Kate JeromeRadioactive Elements by Tom Jackson
Nuclear Energy: Amazing Atoms by Amy Hansen
(other possibilities)
Matter by Christopher Cooper
Chemistry by Ann Newmark
Music Appreciation
Music-listening this year focuses on major genres. No guarantee is made as to the kid-friendliness of these songs and videos; watch at your own discretion.
Country
Ring of Fire by Johnny CashYour Cheatin Heart by Hank Williams
He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones
Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette
R&B (classic, soul, funk, motown)
Respect by Aretha FranklinAll of Me by John Legend
Flash Light by Parliament
I'll Be There by The Jackson 5
Rap
Forgot About Dre by Dre, featuring Eminem [profanities present but blanked out]The Lessons by DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Steinski
The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Good Feeling by Flo Rida
Reggae
Could You Be Loved by Bob MarleyPatience by Nas & Damian Marley
Informer by Snow
Sunshine Reggae by Laid Back
Latin (mariachi, salsa, tango, and tejano)
Cielito Lindo by Trio Los PanchosTres Esquinas by Maldita Milonga
Indestructible by Ray Barretto
La Cucaracha
Gospel
Glory to Glory by Fred Hammond & RFCWhat A Friend We Have In Jesus by Aretha Franklin
Amazing Grace by Harlem Gospel Choir
Oh Happy Day by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
Blues
Memphis Blues by W.C. HandyCrazy Blues by Mamie Smith
Pine Top Boogie-Woogie by Pine Top Smith
Call It Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker
Jazz (smooth, swing, vocal, classic)
Take Five by Dave BrubeckSo What by Miles Davis
Take the A Train by Duke Ellington
Round About Midnight by Thelonious Monk
Other (newage, soundtrack, praise&worship, holiday)
Only Time by EnyaSomewhere Over the Rainbow from Wizard of Oz by Judy Garland
Awesome God by Michael W. Smith
Carol of the Bells by Libera
