{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Middle School Picture-Books","description":"I was recently reading the September-October 2025 issue of \u201cScience Scope\u201d, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, \u201cInterdisciplinary Ideas\u201d written by Katie Coppens.&amp;nbsp; She wrote an article entitled, \u201cEnhancing Understanding Through Science-Themed Picture Books.\u201d Embedding a high-interest, science-themed picture book into a unit enhances students\u2019 ability to learn vocabulary and visualize scientific concepts.&amp;nbsp; The approachable style and ability to convey information visually makes picture books an engaging learning tool for students of all ages. ","author_name":"K12Science","author_url":"http:\/\/k12science.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38346385\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193445755"}