Harbor

This a book I am including in my ocean unit as a social studies connection. This book connects to the lives of students in NYC because they are in a harbor town. If they pass over one of the bridges they can see boats, ferries, and piers. This book has few words, but shows all of the water transportation in the harbor. It also gives an explanation for the use of a few of the boats pictured. For example, we find out that the front of a ferry becomes its back, so there is no need to turn around. After discussing this book, I will put it in the children's book baskets for independent reading.
Crews, D. (1982) Harbor. Mulberry Books: New York.

More Than One

More Than One is a book about numbers. It shows how one can mean more than one...one week is seven days, one pair is two of something. The book ends with a memorable phrase, "One can be 1 and One can be more." This is a good book to use to show children the importance of considering all options and thinking outside the box.