Here’s a couple of excellent books for teaching science the Charlotte Mason way.
Fabre’s Book of Insects by Jean-Henri Fabre. This book is written by the very famous French nineteenth century entymologist, Jean Henri Fabre. Fabre’s method of studying the insects was simple observation. In true Charlotte Mason style, Fabre simple watched the insects and wrote what he saw. His books are entertaining, gentle, honest and they are certainly treasures. They are perfect for Charlotte Mason advocates, as observation, drawing and narration fit perfectly with this book.
The Life of Jean-Henri Fabre The Entymologist by Bernard Miall. A story about a wonderful man. This is a long book (over 400 pages) and first published in 1921. So you can expect it to be written in an older style and containing a lot of detail. Suitable for the serious student of Fabre.
Also, why not take a moment to visit the Jean-Henri Fabre e-museum.
Keeping a Nature Journal by Clare Walker Leslie. This beautiful book will inspire you to start and keep a nature journal with your children.
Archimedes and the Door to Science by Jeanne Bendick. A great science history story book to inspire your children and you.
TheLibrarian who Measured the Earth by Kathryn Lasky. A lovely picture book telling the story of Erotosthenes who calculated the circumference of the earth in ancient Egypt.
The “Exploring Creation” series is a creationist Christian series for homeschooled children aged up to 12 or so, using some of the ideas and practices of Charlotte Mason. Each book contains all the information needed for a year’s work in science.
Exploring Creation With Astronomy by Jeannie Fulbright. This is an Apologia publication, aimed at Christian homeschoolers, aged 7 – 12, my daugher absolutely loved this book. There is also online backup support with pages to print off and include in your child’s notebook.
Exploring Creation With Botany by Jeannie Fulbright. This is an Apologia publication, aimed at Christian homeschoolers, aged 7 – 12. There is also online backup support with pages to print off and include in your child’s notebook.
Exploring Creation With Zoology 1.Flying Creatures by Jeannie Fulbright. This book explores the dynamics of flight and animal classification, bird anatomy, how to attract various bird species to your yard and identify them. The Apologia Zoology text contains actual experiments on the preferences and habits of the birds your children see.
Check out more Exploring Creation books by Jeannie Fulbright.
Check out Apologia Science books and scroll down for science for high schoolers.
More book titles are being added all the time, keep checking back for new titles.
Is there a book that you want to recommend to me or would like to see listed on my book shelf? Let me know! Email me stephanie@thebroadroom.co.nz
