Roots, Shoots, Buckets Boots: Gardening Together with Children
10 best books like Roots, Shoots, Buckets Boots: Gardening Together with Children (Sharon Lovejoy): Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, Ivanhoe, A Thousand Acres, Kristin Lavransdatter, The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love, The Going to Bed Book, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Blue Hat, Green Hat, As Long as We Both Shall Live, Changing Places
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
| Author | Richard Louv |
| ISBN | 1565125223 |
"I like to play indoors better 'cause that's where all the electrical outlets are," reports a fourth-grader. Never before in history have children been so plugged in—and so out of touch with the natural world. In this groundbreaking new work, child advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the...
| Author | Walter Scott |
| ISBN | 0140436588 |
For this novel, Scott moved far away from the setting of his own turbulent time. He went back to the late 12th century, and to England rather than the Scottish settings of all his previous novels. He connected his writing Ivanhoe with his concerns about contemporary events.
Scott drew together the...
| Author | Jane Smiley |
| ISBN | 1400033837 |
Aging Larry Cook announces his intention to turn over his 1,000-acre farm--one of the largest in Zebulon County, Iowa--to his three daughters, Caroline, Ginny, and Rose. A man of harsh sensibilities, he carves Caroline out of the deal because she has the nerve to be less than enthusiastic about her...
| Author | Sigrid Undset |
| ISBN | 0143039164 |
In her great historical epic Kristin Lavransdatter, set in fourteenth-century Norway, Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset tells the life story of one passionate and headstrong woman. Painting a richly detailed backdrop, Undset immerses readers in the day-to-day life, social conventions, and political...
The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love
| Author | Kristin Kimball |
| ISBN | 1416551603 |
"This book is the story of the two love affairs that interrupted the trajectory of my life: one with farming—that dirty, concupiscent art—and the other with a complicated and exasperating farmer."
Single, thirtysomething, working as a writer in New York City, Kristin Kimball was living...
| Author | Sandra Boynton |
| ISBN | 0671449028 |
Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this special anniversary edition of a Sandra Boynton classic.
The sun has set not long ago.
Now everybody goes below
to take a bath in one big tub
with soap all over—SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB!
This classic bedtime story is just right for...
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
| Author | Howard Pyle |
| ISBN | 1595406557 |
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the American illustrator and writer Howard Pyle. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the English outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, the novel compiles traditional material into a coherent...
| Author | Sandra Boynton |
| ISBN | 0671493205 |
Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn colors and clothes in this Sandra Boynton classic.
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious...
As Long as We Both Shall Live
| Author | JoAnn Chaney |
| ISBN | 1250076390 |
What happens when you're really, truly done making your marriage work? You can't be married to someone without sometimes wanting to bash them over the head...
As Long As We Both Shall Live is JoAnn Chaney's wicked, masterful examination of a marriage gone very wrong, a marriage with lots of secrets...
"My...
| Author | David Lodge |
| ISBN | 0140170987 |
Changing Places is the first of David Lodge's "Campus" series, this one being set in 1969 and published in 1975. The sexual revolution, Vietnam, student sit-ins and smoking "pot" are all highly topical themes; the novel is pure "psychedelic '60's." The style is redolent of Lodge's dry, sardonic humour,...
| Author | Ernst Haeckel |
| ISBN | 3791319906 |
The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel's prints, still influence artists and designers to this day. This volume highlights the research and findings of this natural scientist. Powerful modern microscopes have confirmed the accuracy of Haeckel's...
| Author | Gertrude Chandler Warner |
| ISBN | 0807576743 |
I was going to read Surprise Island, and then comment on it, but every page is such a treasure trove of clichés, naïveté, and ridiculousness, that I think I might have to grace you with a running commentary.
Chapter One: The First Surprise
The book begins with Grandfather lovingly...
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
| Author | Barbara Park |
| ISBN | 0679866965 |
Barbara Park’s New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation!
Meet the World’s...
The Wide-Mouthed Frog: A Pop-Up Book
| Author | Keith Faulkner |
| ISBN | 0803718756 |
I thought I would start keeping track of the books I've read with my four year old, Dominic that we love reading together.
I am a passionate reader and it seems to be contagious... it's spread though-out the house. It starts slow little things here and there…my husband sees me reading a book...
The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life
| Author | Julie Bogart |
| ISBN | 0143133225 |
A joyful and accessible approach to homeschooling that harnesses children's natural curiosity and makes learning a part of everyday life, whether they're in elementary or high school
Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids....
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting
| Author | Laura Markham |
| ISBN | 0399160280 |
A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kids
Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham’s approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your...
| Author | Jennifer Ward |
| ISBN | 1590305353 |
I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's...
| Author | Barbara Damrosch |
| ISBN | 0894803166 |
Now the beloved classic is revised front-to-back. The new edition has gone 100% organic, which in Barbara Damrosch's hands also means completely accessible. It reflects the latest research on plants, soils, tools, and techniques. There is updated and expanded information on planning a garden,...
| Author | Jacqueline Morley |
| ISBN | 0531163962 |
You (the reader) are an Egyptian peasant who farms for your wealthy landlord. During the wet season you are ordered to help build the pharaoh's tomb. As a pyramid builder you will get an insider's look at what it took to build these massive monuments, such as excavating stone blocks, hauling stones to...
Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life
| Author | Richard Louv |
| ISBN | 1616205784 |
From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with 500 activities...
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Bees!
| Author | Alex Woolf |
| ISBN | 0531224872 |
What would happen if there were no bees in this world? It would be a disaster!
This series takes readers (Ages 8-12) on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon-style...
You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Soldier!: Barbarians You'd Rather Not Meet
| Author | David Stewart |
| ISBN | 0531124487 |
The year is AD 98. You are a soldier named Marcus who just joined the Roman Army at the age of 18. You take an oath and receive your training in Rome. There you learn to fight. You train by running, wrestling, riding horses, and swimming. You have victorious moments, but there are hard times as well. This commitment...
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Dirt!
| Author | Ian Graham |
| ISBN | 0531214885 |
What if we didn't have any dirt or soil? It's hard to imagine.
This series takes readers (Ages 8-12) on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon-style illustrations...
| Author | Patti Thisted Arthur |
| ISBN | 0806670495 |
The Spark Story Bible brings God's Word to life through colorful art and rich retelling of 150 of the most popular Bible stories.
Easy to read aloud-uses creative language familiar to kids and full page vibrant artwork.
150 Bible stories-an excellent foundation for a biblical education.
Encourages...
Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action
0310275342|9780310275343. Serve God. Save the Planet A Christian Call to Action published in the year 2007 was published by Zondervan Publishing House. The author of this book is Matthew. M.D. Sleeth. page displaying collection of Matthew Sleeth books here. This is the Paperback version of the title...
The Gospel According to the Earth: Why the Good Book Is a Green Book
“Matthew Sleeth is a significant convert in the growing company of Christians who bring intelligence, passion, a biblically trained imagination, and mature Christian witness to the care of creation.”
— Eugene Peterson, Author of Living the Message
“Matthew Sleeth is a breath...
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Clean Water!
How would you cope in a world without water? Clean water is far, far more important than you might think! This title in the fantastic new You Wouldnt Want to Live Without series is bursting with surprising facts about this essential life source. As you learn about everything from how water keeps us healthy...
Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science
| Author | Louie Giglio |
| ISBN | 0718086104 |
Discover the Wonders of the Universe with the Creator
It’s impossible to out-imagine God. He orchestrates time, creates light, and speaks things into existence—from the largest stars to the smallest starfish. God is a powerful, purposeful, personal, unparalleled Creator.
Psalm...
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child
| Author | Sally Yahnke Walker |
| ISBN | 1575421119 |
What does it mean to be “gifted”? What’s good—and not so good—about being identified as gifted? How can parents make sure their gifted children get the learning opportunities they need? How can parents cope with the unique challenges gifted kids present?
Every parent of a gifted...
The Turquoise Trail Mystery
| Author | Rita Balducci |
| ISBN | 0717287998 |
My supervisor knows that I love toys and I love to read. She surprising me by letting me borrow Barbie books her daughter never read. It was such a sweet and lovely gesture that no one else in the office but me would appreciate. She's a dynamite gal and I really like working with her.
Barbie visits...
