3rd+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: //Nutrition and exercise affect how healthy we are.//
 * Welcome to the Third Grade UOI Resource List! **
 * Who We Are **

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By Matricardi, Joanne Contains seventy-six cooking activities for young children, designed to teach them about nutrition, portion control, measurement, and other topics; presented in lesson plan format, each with lists of developmental goals learning objectives, and materials, adult preparation steps, procedures, and safety precautions.
 * Cooking activities A to Z**

By Minden, Cecilia Explains how students can put basic math skills to work in cooking through measurements and recipe adjustments.
 * Cooking by the numbers**

By Burstein, John Shantelle learns about healthy eating, exercise, and beauty as she tries to become a model. Includes tips from Slim Goodbody.
 * Energy in, energy out : food as fuel**

By Thomas, Isabel Explains how graphs can be used to help students learn about better health and understand proper nutrition, describing the different types of graphing that can be used to group data related to food and nutrition.
 * Graphing food and nutrition**

By Englehart, Deirdre Workbook activity pages focus on third and fourth grade health topics such as nutrition, hygiene, physical fitness and safety.
 * Health, hygiene and nutrition. Grades 3-4**

By Martineau, Susan Photographs and illustrations describe how the right kinds of drinks such as milk, water, and natural juices helps to maintain a balanced diet; and describes the dangers of drinking too much soda or caffeine.
 * All kinds of drinks**

By Martineau, Susan Explains the role bread, rice, and pasta play in a balanced diet, describes how they are made and offers suggestions for healthy meals and snacks.
 * Bread, rice, and pasta**

By Martineau, Susan Photographs and illustrations describe how the proper amount of fruits and vegetables help to make up a balanced diet.
 * Fruits and vegetables**

By Martineau, Susan Photographs, illustrations, and text describe various foods necessary for a healthy diet, where they come from, and ideas for meals and snacks.
 * Meat, fish, and eggs**

By Martineau, Susan Photographs and illustrations describes how milk, butter, and cheese fit into a balanced diet.
 * Milk, butter, and cheese**

By Martineau, Susan Describes the various healthy snacks the body needs and why a lot of sweets and snacks are not part of a balanced diet.
 * Sweets and snacks**

By Evers, Connie Liakos Describes strategies for teaching children ages six through twelve about nutrition and includes activities.
 * How to teach nutrition to kids**

By Storper, Barbara Food detective, Tobe Fit, provides kids with healthy food choices as an alternative to junk food.
 * Janey Junkfood's fresh adventure! by Tobe Fit**

By VanCleave, Janice Pratt Uses problems, experiments, and activities to present information on a variety of topics related to foods and nutrition.
 * Janice VanCleave's food and nutrition for every kid : easy activities that make learning science fun**

By Cobb, Vicki An introduction to the science behind the making and packaging of junk food, including popcorn, chocolate, corn chips, and other snacks.
 * Junk food**

By Miller, Edward Presents an illustrated guide to health and nutrition, providing information on the food pyramid, the five food groups, including tips and suggestions of eating right, getting enough sleep, and finding ways to exercise.
 * The monster health book : a guide to eating healthy, being active, & feeling great for monsters & kids!**

By Petrie, Kristin Discusses the different types of carbohydrates, which foods provide them, how the body uses them, and their importance in a healthy diet.
 * Conquering carbs**

By Petrie, Kristin Explains the functions of fat in a healthy diet, discussing sources of this nutrient, how the body uses fats, and what happens when too much fat is consumed.
 * Fit and fats**

By Petrie, Kristin Discusses the five food groups that are essential to a healthy diet and how to determine how much of each to eat.
 * The food pyramid**

By Petrie, Kristin Discusses what nutrition is, how what we eat affects our bodies, the importance of good nutrition, the digestive process, and more.
 * Nutrition anyone?**

By Petrie, Kristin Describes the importance of proteins in the human body, types of foods that provide this nutrient, and how the body uses proteins.
 * A passion for proteins**

By Petrie, Kristin Describes different kinds of vitamins and minerals, what foods provide these nutrients, and how they are used by the body.
 * Vitamins are vital**

By Spilsbury, Louise Answers questions children may have about food, explaining how the body uses food, and discussing the importance of healthy eating.
 * Why should I eat this carrot? : and other questions about healthy eating**

By Kalnins, Daina Offers advice on nutrition for children and includes discussion on reading labels and recipes.
 * YUM : your ultimate manual for good nutrition**

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Central Idea: //Our personal histories allow us to reflect on and share who we are and where we come from.//
 * Where We Are in Place and Time **

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Central Idea: //Around the world, beliefs and values are kept alive through the art of storytelling.//
 * How We Express Ourselves **

By Martin, Justin McCory Presents twelve humorous folktale plays for grades two through four that help students learn vocabulary and comprehension.
 * 12 fabulously funny folktale plays**

By Osborne, Mary Pope A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan.
 * American tall tales**

A collection of scary folktales from countries around the world including China, Russia, Spain, and the United States.
 * Ask the bones : scary stories from around the world**

By Hamilton, Martha Presents concrete methods of incorporating storytelling in the classroom, and includes reproducible handouts, storytelling tips and strategies, and companion DVD.
 * Children tell stories : teaching and using storytelling in the classroom**

By Wolf, Joan M. Contains the scripts for five funny plays based on traditional fairy tales, featuring character roles written at a variety of reading levels, and includes related writing activities, book links, and graphic organizers.
 * Cinderella outgrows the glass slipper and other zany fractured fairy tale plays**

By Dubrovin, Vivian Presents simple strategies and activities designed to help children turn events in their lives into quality stories.
 * Create your own storytelling stories**

By Prior, Jennifer Overend A reader's theater script designed to help third and fourth graders build their fluency skills while learning social studies, telling of a boy whose grandfather entrusts him with treasured stories of his birth and early life. Includes a glossary, illustrations, and a related poem and song.
 * Grandfather's storytelling**

By Hanson, Mary Elizabeth Bob the rat is captured by two of the queen's cats and survives by sharing fresh-baked cookies and stories of his ancestors, whose escapades are similar to those of fairy-tale heroes.
 * How to save your tail : if you are a rat nabbed by cats who really like stories about magic spoons, wolves with snout-warts, big hairy chimney trolls-- and cookies too**

By DiTerlizzi, Tony Kenny Rabbit tries to save his friend, the dragon, after he is labeled a community nuisance by the simple people of Roundbrook village, who arrange for the creature to be fought by St. George.
 * Kenny & the dragon**

By Roberts, Dannel A young boy tells a tall tale about how he and his Uncle Mike traveled to Idaho to capture a troublesome billy goat.
 * Me and Uncle Mike and Billy Goat Bob**

By Roberts, Dannel A young boy tells a tall tale about how he and his uncle Mike traveled to the Amazon River to capture a one-eyed, monkey eating crocodile.
 * Me and Uncle Mike and the 1-eyed croc**

By Roberts, Dannel A young boy tells a tall tale about how he and his uncle Mike traveled to Montana to hunt a mean grizzly bear.
 * Me and Uncle Mike and the 3-toed bear**

By Roberts, Dannel A young boy tells a tall tale about how he and his Uncle Mike traveled to Boston to solve a series of robberies and were kidnapped by pirates.
 * Me and Uncle Mike and the pirate ship**

By Roberts, Dannel A young boy tells a tall tale about how he and his Uncle Mike traveled to Yellowstone National Park to investigate a problem with Old Faithful and were chased by a purple gorilla.
 * Me and Uncle Mike and the purple gorilla**

By Climo, Shirley Presents a collection of folktales and facts about monkeys who inhabit Africa, the Americas, and Asia.
 * Monkey business : stories from around the world**

By Yolen, Jane A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, each of whose main character is a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.
 * Not one damsel in distress : world folktales for strong girls**

By O'Malley, Kevin Cooperatively writing a fairy tale for school, a girl imagines a beautiful princess whose beloved ponies are being stolen by a giant, and a boy conjures up the muscular biker who will guard the last pony in exchange for gold.
 * Once upon a cool motorcycle dude**

By McBratney, Sam Presents brief retellings of more than forty folktales from around the world, including "Stone Soup" and the stories of King Midas and the Pied Piper.
 * One voice, please : favorite read-aloud stories**

By Hamilton, Martha A collection of thirty-one fairy tales and folktales from around the world. Includes activities.
 * Through the grapevine : world tales kids can read & tell**

By Shannon, George Presents a collection of eighteen brief folktales in which the reader is asked to explain how the folk character lied and told the truth at the same time.
 * True lies : 18 tales for you to judge**

By Han, Carolyn Twenty traditional tales from such ethnic groups in China as Mongol, Tibetan, Yao, Han, and Miao.
 * Why snails have shells : minority and Han folktales from China**

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Central Idea: //Air impacts people and the environments in which they live.//
 * How the World Works **

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Central Idea: //The choices we make as consumers affect the advertising and marketing of goods and services.//
 * How We Organize Ourselves **

__ Money Matters __ by Sean Callery __Economics__ by World Book __Show Me the Money__ by Alvin Hall __Around the World with Money__

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Central Idea: //The design of buildings and structures is dependent upon the environment and available materials.//
 * Sharing the Planet **

By Hayden, Kate Showcases such unusual buildings as Stadium Australia, the Eiffel Tower, and the Roman Colosseum.
 * Amazing buildings **

By Anno, Mitsumasa Chronicles the author's journey through northern Europe and his impressions of the land, the people at work and play, and their art, architecture, folklore, and fairy tales.
 * Anno's journey **

By Hayden, Kate Showcases such unusual buildings as Stadium Australia, the Eiffel Tower, and the Roman Colosseum.
 * Amazing buildings **

By Friend, Robyn C. Examines efforts by architects and builders over the past several years to consider the environment when designing buildings and deciding what types of materials to use.
 * A clean city : the green construction story **

By Whitehouse, Patricia Photographs and simple text describe how energy is used at construction sites including how it moves machines, how workers use various tools, and the energy it takes to make trucks go.
 * Energy everywhere **

By Whitehouse, Patricia Photographs and simple text describe how friction works such as how friction keeps different things from slipping or sliding.
 * Good friction, bad friction **

By Whitehouse, Patricia Simple text and photos of construction equipment explore movement with ramps, pulleys, shovels and scoops, and wheels.
 * Moving machines **

By Riggs, Kate Offers a brief overview of the history of the Eiffel Tower, discussing its design in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, creation, three levels, unique features, and place in French culture.
 * Eiffel tower **

By Nelson, Robin Describes how cement, metal, concrete, and other materials are made into a bridge.
 * From cement to bridge **

By Taus-Bolstad, Stacy Color photos and simple text show how clay is dug and made into bricks.
 * From clay to bricks **

By Nelson, Robin Explains how houses are made from trees, in simple text with illustrations, from loggers cutting down trees, to machines digging holes for the foundation.
 * From tree to house **

By Gallagher, Debbie Looks at communities around the world in which homes have been built in caves, rock formations, or underground, and includes photographs and a glossary.
 * Cave and underground homes **

By Gallagher, Debbie Describes city and country homes around the world, looking at a New York City apartment, a Minka farmhouse in Japan, and others. Includes photographs and a glossary.
 * City and country homes **

By Gallagher, Debbie Describes homes made from mud, grass, or ice around the world, looking at Inuit igloos, adobe homes, houses made from grass and straw, reed house in southern Iraq, and mud brick shelters. Includes photographs and a glossary.
 * Mud, grass, and ice homes **

By Gallagher, Debbie Describes palaces, mansions, and castles around the world, looking at Windsor Castle in England, Kokyo Imperial Palace, European chateaus, and mansions in Hollywood and Syndey Harbor. Includes photographs and a glossary.
 * Palaces, mansions, and castles **

By Gallagher, Debbie Describes portable homes around the world, looking at tents in the Sahara Desert, lavvu in Scandinavia, aqals in Somalia, yurts in Asia, and mobile homes. Includes photographs and a glossary.
 * Portable homes **

By Gallagher, Debbie Describes river and sea homes around the world, looking at sampans in Asia, houses built on stilts in the Philippines, reed homes in Lake Titicaca, and houseboats. Includes photographs and a glossary.
 * River and sea homes **

By Bunting, Eve Robert and his friend Charlie are proud of their fathers, who are working on the construction of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
 * Pop's bridge **

By Hopkinson, Deborah In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home.
 * Sky boys : how they built the Empire State Building **

By Riggs, Kate An illustrated introduction to the Taj Mahal for early readers that details a brief history of the Indian palace and how it was built; and includes information for visitors.
 * Taj Mahal **

By Laroche, Giles Describes the purpose, location, design, and age of a number of unique structures around the world, including the Tomb of Tutankamun in Thebes, Egypt, the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico, and Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
 * What's inside? : fascinating structures around the world **

By Harris, Nicholas Text and bird's-eye-view illustrations follow the action at a construction site throughout the year, from the demolition of an old structure, to pumping concrete, to setting roof timbers, to painting the walls. Includes challenges for readers.
 * A year at a construction site **

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