Supplementary Readers in Science

A supplementary reader is a pamphlet, brochure, journal or an illustrated textbook meant for extra reading. The reading of other materials in science is very important for teachers of science to get a clear understanding of what they hear and perceive in classrooms. It introduces the learner to new materials and meet their varied needs and interests.

Advantages :

• It plays vital role in the totality of development in learners.
• Reading of supplementary materials introduces students to new areas, helps to develop potential, create interest and enhance creative thoughts. 
• It deepens learners understanding in a broader perspective.
• It opens door for applications of science in productive way.
• It provides insight into social significance of scientific knowledge.
• It helps to utilize leisure time in a creative and constructive way.
• It encourages meta-cognition.

Criteria for selecting supplementary science books

• It should encourage thinking and discussion
• It should develop interest in applied aspect of science
• It  should stimulates further reading
• It should  helps to articulate and elucidate scientific concepts and principles
• It  should suggests further problems
• It should provide insights into social significance and contributions of science

Qualities of the Supplementary Readers

• It must be  accurate and authoritative
• It  must be fair and sincere in its presentation of controversial subject matter
• It has good literary standard-clear style, grammatically correct, easy to read
• Its general theme and presentation  should meet  wholesome nature.
• It is a learning aid of lasting value.

POPULAR SCIENCE JOURNALS : SUPPLEMENTARY READERS

•     Astronomical Journal
•     Astronomy and Astrophysics
•     Astrophysical Journal
•     Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
•     Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
•     Chemical Reviews
•     Chemistry Letters
•     Journal of the American Chemical Society
•     Nano Letters
•     Progress in Materials Science
•     Progress in Polymer Science
•     Nature Nanotechnology
•     Acta Crystallographica
•     Advances in Physics
•     American Journal of Physics
•     Applied Physics Letters
•     Journal of Physics
•     Nature Physics
•     New Journal of Physics
•     Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society
•     Physical Review - parts A-E and Physical Review Letters
•     Reports on Progress in Physics
•     Biochemistry
•     Biophysical Journal
•     Journal of Biological Chemistry
•     Junior Scientist
•     Junior Science Digest
•     Science Reporter
•     Science Today
•     School Science NCERT
•     Science and Culture
•     The Science Teacher
•     Current Science
•     Science, Techonology and Society
•     Social Scientist
•     Pramana: Journal of Physics
•     Resonance: Journal of Science Education
•     Journal of Indian Education  : NCERT
•     Indian Educational Review  : NCERT

MALAYALAM READERS

• Eureka
• Luca
• Sastrakeralam
• Sastragathi
• Vignanakairali
• Sastrakauthukam
• Manasastram