Hidden Worlds: Looking Through a Scientist's Microscope

Beginning a lesson with an interesting non-fiction book is a great way to hook students into upcoming curriculum, so I am always on the lookout for visual texts. As the school wide chair of a large middle school, I constantly review products that I believe will motivate students. This book offers some beautiful photography, which my students enjoy, as well as some interesting non-fiction excerpts. I recently shared this text during a professional learning presentation on using non-fiction works to motivate student readers. It is a great addition to my school and classroom library.

This book provides great ideas and instruction for creating lessons for all students in the classroom. I have used more than a couple.