4th+Grade

 This list of supportive books and resources was originally compiled by the RBIS librarian. Please add any additional resources that you find useful while teaching these units of inquiry. Make a note next to any resources that weren't pertinent to the topic or age level. Central Idea: //Heredity and environment shape our identity.// [|Genographic Project by National Geographic]
 * Welcome to the Fourth Grade UOI Resource List! **
 * Who We Are **

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Central Idea: //Ancient civilizations are unique and have paved the way for present societies.//
 * Where We Are in Place and Time **

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Central Idea: //People express themselves through poetry to explore feelings, explain the world, or entertain.//
 * How We Express Ourselves **

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Central Idea: //Energy comes in many forms and can be used in a variety of ways.//
 * How the World Works **

By Bailey, Jacqui Describes how electrical energy is generated in power stations and how it travels through pylons, power cables, and wires into people's homes.
 * Charged up : the story of electricity**

By Wells, Robert E. Explains the water cycle, discusses how water can be used to produce energy, and gives conservation tips.
 * Did a dinosaur drink this water?**

By Fridell, Ron Explores a number of earth-friendly energy designs to reduce the use of fossil fuels in order to help make a healthier planet including biofuels, and solar, wind, and water power.
 * Earth-friendly energy**

By Orme, Helen Easy-to-follow text and photographs introduces early readers to issues relating to the Earth's energy crisis, and discusses non-renewable and renewable energy, clean energy, wind and nuclear power sources, electric cars, and more.
 * Energy for the future**

By Benduhn, Tea An introduction to ethanol and other new fuels that defines what they are and describes how they work and why they are important alternate energy sources.
 * Ethanol and other new fuels**

By Benduhn, Tea Identifies renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, focusing on nuclear power, explaining what it is, how it works, and its role in meeting the energy needs of the future.
 * Nuclear power**

By Benduhn, Tea An introduction to oil, gas, and coal that defines fossil fuels and describes how they work and ways people can cut down on their use.
 * Oil, gas, and coal**

By Benduhn, Tea Identifies renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, focusing on solar power, explaining what it is, how it works, and its role in meeting the energy needs of the future.
 * Solar power**

By Benduhn, Tea Identifies renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, focusing on water power, explaining what it is, how it works, and its role in meeting the energy needs of the future.
 * Water power**

By Benduhn, Tea Identifies renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, focusing on wind power, explaining what it is, how it works, and its role in meeting the energy needs of the future.
 * Wind power**

By Hauser, Jill Frankel Provides instructions for making seventy-five contraptions that demonstrate friction, gravity, energy, motion, and other principles of physics and explains how to think like an inventor.
 * Gizmos & gadgets : creating science contraptions that work (& knowing why)**

By Jefferis, David Discusses pollution and global warming and explores several "green" energy options, including hydroelectricity, solar heating and electricity, wind turbines, geothermal energy, and biofuels.
 * Green power : eco-energy without pollution**

By Bang, Molly The sun explains the different ways in which its light is transformed into energy which powers the bulbs that illuminate the night.
 * My light**

By Wells, Robert E. Describes how global warming and greenhouse gases are contributing to rising arctic temperatures, and explains the repercussions and how it affects the animal populations that live there, which includes polar bears; and also details energy saving techniques.
 * Polar bear, why is your world melting?**

By Simon, Seymour Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.
 * The sun**

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Central Idea: //Government systems and decisions can shape society.//
 * How We Organize Ourselves **

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Central Idea: //Organisms are interdependent and are impacted by changes in the environment.//
 * Sharing the Planet **

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