Science Verse
Written By: Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Illustrated by: Lane Smith
Published: 2007
Well, it had officially happened. Somebody has taken the two subjects I hated more than anything in Elementary School and turned it into one of the best things since sliced bread. My goodness, bring the tissues when you read Science Verse for the first time, as it will leave you in tears and stitches from all of the laughter you will be doing. Let's face it. Science can be dull, dry, and terrifying sometimes. I mean, come on! Half the time you're learning about organisms and concepts that you can't even see because they are either so large that they engulf you or so small that you engulf them. Science Verse has taken just about every topic covered in elementary school and middle school science and turned it into a silly poem. Many of the poems are incredibly informative, while others are just silly and could be used to help explain the general ideas and functions of a certain topic.
The poetry is absolutely wonderful and could definitely stand on it's own, but the illustrations really kick it up a notch. They are comical and slightly outlandish sometimes, but they also do a great job of showing the reader exactly what happens in each topic in a vivid and engaging way. The illustrations are incredibly detailed, which makes pairing a poem with a science lesson easy and beneficial.
I am now obsessed with book and it is currently en-route to my mailbox. I cannot wait to use this when I teach science with my new third grade class next semester, as I know they will absolutely love it! Science Verse should be an essential staple in every classroom as it makes obscure and broad science concepts just a bit more accessible. Students will find themselves interested and ready to learn more about these previously yawn-inducing concepts. 5 stars for Science Verse!!
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