by Susan Neuman, Tanya Kaefer, Ashley Pinkham
"We've had our share of lively debates in the field of reading, but not on this particular topic: background knowledge. There is a virtual consensus that background knowledge is essential for reading comprehension. Put simply, the more you know about a topic, the easier it is to read a text, understand it, and retain the information."
Link to read more: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/building-background-knowledge
Below are some books that you may find at your library. They are also linked to Amazon for purchase if you prefer. Youtube may have some of these books as read alouds as well.
Kindergarten
Science Standard: Motion and Stability
Third Grade
Science Standard: Motion and Stability
Fifth Grade
Science Standard: Motion and Stability