Anthony D. Fredericks Books

Dynamic literature-based activities are designed to invigorate the science curriculum for grades K-4 while aligning with national standards. The book features hands-on projects, book summaries, critical thinking questions, and reproducible pages across various science topics, including Life Science and Earth Science. It emphasizes inquiry-based teaching, collaboration between teachers and librarians, and integrates literature throughout the curriculum. Additionally, it includes Readers Theatre scripts related to science topics, enhancing engagement and learning experiences.

Focusing on traditional African folklore, this book offers readers theatre scripts organized by region and country, from Algeria to Zambia. It provides teachers with background information on each African nation, along with instructional and presentation suggestions. The text discusses the significance of readers theatre in literacy instruction and includes additional resources for further exploration of African folklore. Ideal for grades 4-8, it aims to enrich cultural studies in the classroom.

Learn about ocean animals and marine life that live in tidepools in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book! Perfect for classrooms and read-aloud storytime for kids 3-5, In One Tidepool is a fun introduction to the wonders of this small habitat. Did you know that a whole community of creatures lives in a tidepool? (We promise, it's not just starfish!) Dive into their wet and splashy home and explore the world Fun, building rhymes make this a perfect storytime A knobby sea star slowly slips Across the pool on feeding trips. It creeps by limpets , brown and white, Who tightly cling with all their might, And watch the crabs with borrowed rooms Shuffle across seaweed blooms. Backmatter

Nonfiction readers theatre serves as an engaging method for teachers and librarians to enhance students' background knowledge and improve expository reading scores. This collection features 30 short plays designed for young readers in grades 1-3, covering a variety of topics such as earth and natural science, community helpers, holidays, and government. Each play is crafted to make learning enjoyable while providing valuable content knowledge.

The book offers an innovative, activity-centered approach to engage students in social studies through literature. It includes 32 units featuring summaries of relevant books, key social studies topics, vocabulary lists, and critical-thinking questions. Additionally, it provides a wealth of activities to enhance learning. An annotated bibliography of children's literature and a curated list of social studies resources further enrich the content, making it a comprehensive tool for educators.

Engaging and humorous adaptations of Mother Goose rhymes and classic fairy tales bring excitement to language arts. With over 25 reproducible scripts, this resource not only enhances classroom learning but also provides practical guidelines for implementing readers theatre. It's designed to energize reading programs while fostering laughter and creativity among students.

The oceans contain the smallest and largest creatures, the tallest mountains and deepest valleys, and the hottest and coldest waters.This book encourages the discovery of just how critical the oceans are to our planet.

Engaging and humorous, this collection features over two dozen reproducible readers theater scripts inspired by fractured fairy tales and twisted legends. Designed by popular author Tony Fredericks, these scripts aim to invigorate language arts and writing curricula while providing entertainment. The book also offers practical guidelines and numerous tips for educators to effectively incorporate readers theater into their teaching, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Using easy-to-find materials, aspiring scientists will discover the intricacies of simple ecosystems, learn how to create a desert, watch the wonders of plant growth and development, feel the impact a simple act can have on the environment, and more. "Simple and basic science projects which explain both experiments and associated science results."--"Children's Bookwatch."

In Under One Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs , vibrant illustrations and rhyming text offer readers an experience exploring under a rock and a chance to learn of its ecology. Children will gain an appreciation for the world under a rock―that hides a whole crowd on a summer's day. A whole community of insects and other creatures lives under rocks-worms and ants, spiders and slugs, crickets and beetles. Dr. Fredericks focuses on the whole "community" of neighbors where the ground beneath a big old rock is home to them all. Backmatter Field notes with further information on the animals in this book. A perfect book