Earth Child 2000 with Teacher's Guide: Early Science for Young Children [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Kathryn Sheehan (Author), Mary Waidner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1997 | Age Level: 3 and up

Updated and expanded for parents and teachers of the new millennium is Earth Child 2000, the classic treasury of resources for teaching young children about the environment. The original Earth Child --a favorite for Head Start, pre-schools, elementary schools, scout troops, nature centers, national parks, and families -has been updated with new resources in each chapter. Two brand-new features have been added: a list of Internet web sites about the environment and a 116-page, illustrated teacher's guide, chock-full of special classroom resources, especially created to accompany "Earth Child 2000".

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Book Description

The most complete guide available to introduce children ages three through ten to environmental education and appreciation. Designed for use at home or in the classroom, Earth Child fosters an understanding of the interrelationships of all living things. This expanded edition includes a Teacher's Guide and updated resource list.

About the Author

Kathryn Sheehan is an Elementary Education specialist who has taught children for over 15 years. She has written articles that have appeared in Sesame Street Parents and Yankee magazines and is a contributor to Gryphon House's the Giant Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities. She has presented workshops across the U.S., most notably for the National Wildlife Federation, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and The National Science Teachers' Association. She currently teaches in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Mary Waidner, Ph.D. is the mother of eight children and is an acquisitions librarian for the Tulsa City-County Library system. She has been active in environmental issues for many years, was a founder of Earth Concerns of Oklahoma, and is a member of the Institute for Earth Education.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 1244 pages
• Publisher: Council Oak Books; Rev Sub edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571780548
• ISBN-13: 978-1571780546
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Ideas, October 4, 2002

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R. Smith (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth Child 2000 with Teacher's Guide: Early Science for Young Children (Paperback)

This is a great resource book for early childhood nature studies. Great for family or school use. It lists activites and books for many nature topics. The cycle of the day, endagered species, protecting the environemnt and more are all covered with books and activites for ages 3 and up. (probably to about 3rd grade)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource for parents and teachers, March 29, 2000

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This review is from: Earth Child 2000 with Teacher's Guide: Early Science for Young Children (Paperback)

This book is an excellent resource for parents and educators who wish to develop environmental awareness in young children. It is filled with LOTS of activities, stories, songs, and resources which help children to establish a spiritual connection with the earth and all its creatures. Through reading this book and utilizing its ideas, parents, teachers, and the children in their care can't help but develop a greater respect for the world around them. I have also found the Dream Starter section in each chapter to be an excellent relaxation tool for myself as well as my children.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must own for homeschoolers of young children!, July 12, 2009

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Ashley Maple - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth Child 2000 with Teacher's Guide: Early Science for Young Children (Paperback)

I am a homeschooler with three young children. This will be my earth science curriculum for the entire year...and probably next since there is so much packed into it. I have been itching to use this book and am thrilled to use it this coming year. It is filled with activities and scores of reading lists to accompany each topic. I am only sad that I won't cover everything in one time through! I can't reccomend this book enough. There are some things I will skip in terms of Mother Earth festivals and such because of our religious beliefs, but that is not a big deal to me.