Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs (Sharing Nature With Children Book) [Hardcover]

Anthony D. Fredericks (Author), Jennifer Dirubbio (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Sharing Nature With Children Book

Elementary science teachers! Here is a low-cost field trip between covers from Tony Fredericks, a funny but very astute professor. Plus, the habitat lies under just about every rock. A whole community of insects and other creatures lives under rocks--worms and ants, spiders and slugs, crickets and beetles. Dr. Fredericks focuses on the whole community of neighbors where the ground beneath a big old rock is home to them all. Two pages of Field Notes and fun facts at the back of the book offer intriguing information on these creatures.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Frederick's rhythmic, engaging story. . ." --Suzanne I. Barchers, Ed.D., Managing Editor, Weekly Reader

About the Author

(Illustrator) Jennifer DiRubbio is a professional illustrator based in Merrick, New York. A supporter of numerous environmental organizations, Jennifer feels "There is beauty in everything; you just have to find it. I like to show that beauty to people so they will come to love, respect and appreciate nature as much as I do. My hope is to spark a desire to protect our natural world and all of its creatures." Under One Rock is Jennifer's first book with Dawn Publications.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dawn Pubns (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584690283
• ISBN-13: 978-1584690283
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tony ([e-mail])is an award-winning children's author well known for his energetic, humorous, and highly informative school visits throughout North America. His dynamic presentations have captivated thousands of students in Canada, Mexico, and across the United States ' all with rave reviews!
Tony is a former elementary teacher and reading specialist. He is the author of more than 100 books, including more than three-dozen children's books. His children's titles include Under One Rock (2002 Nature and Ecology Award); Slugs (2000 Outstanding Science Trade Book), Bloodsucking Creatures, Around One Cactus (2004 Teacher's Choice Award), Near One Cattail (2006 Green Earth Book Award), and The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story among others. Forthcoming titles include A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet and Dinosaur Droppings.
Fredericks is also the author of several teacher resource books including the perennial favorite Frantic Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales for Readers Theatre.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Teacher's Perspective, September 9, 2008

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S. White "Read2Learn" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Paperback)

Under One Rock is a cumulative informational book that details a small child's findings when he lifts a rock.

This is an interesting book with a great deal of information included on the insects and worms found in nature. The cumulative nature of the text draws children into the story and allows predictability for early readers. The author's notes, glossary, and publisher information in the back of the book provides a fantastic classroom or parent resource.

As a nature lover and a mother who believes children today are suffering from nature deficit disorder, I am so thankful to have added this book to my library. It is a wonderful example of the science that occurs around us at any given moment. If we just slow down for a moment, we may witness some of the wonders of the natural world.

As a classroom extension, consider placing a large rock on the playground then observing the changes under the rock for several months. The grass will die, insects may inhabit the sheltered space, earthworms may be observed, etc. In addition, a nature walk may reveal many other small ecosystems in unexpected locations. If you are looking for a naturalist title or a book to inspire the exploration of nature, this is a good start!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but needs more, May 5, 2009

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This review is from: Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Paperback)

I did enjoy this book but feel that it was a bit low for my 1st graders. My 3 year old loved it. It's worth it if you just want to intro. earth/bugs/etc. and then carry on with other books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mom, August 3, 2008

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This review is from: Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Hardcover)

A cute book about what is under the rock. I was hoping to find more things under this rock. It has a lot of words that don't keep my toddler interested. He loves bugs and looking under rocks himself. Nice illustrations.