Nonfiction Monday: Wired by Anastasia Suen
Author: Anastasia Suen
Title: Wired
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published Date: July 2007
ISBN: 978-1570914942
I am feeling pretty “wired” following the successful conference on Saturday. Plan to post later this week.
Wired is one of my favorite books that I have read to students in preparation for Anastasia’s visit to our school.
Have you ever wondered about the magic of turning on your computer, the television, stove, or the lights in you home. Wired explains the magic.
I love the combination of rhyming phrases that introduce the informational text:
“humming, thrumming…Electricity is something you cannot see: Electrons. Electrons are part of of an atom, and atoms are in everything, including you!…”
Thus, begins the book. Suen has presented big concepts about electricity in a manner that makes it easy for students to understand. The illustrations which are collage like but easy to understand create a visual context for readers. Many of the illustrations are diagrams as well.
A glossary, safety tips and suggestions for further reading are included. The FOSS kits for electricity will be arriving soon. Wired will be a great supplement for classroom teachers.
If you are curious about the blogging conference, more links can be found here: Portland Kidlit.
Happy Monday. Happy Reading.
MsMac
September 30th, 2008 at 9:50 am
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