A Nest Full of Eggs

Yes,  this book foster development of processes as the author talks about how birds develop inside their eggs during the spring, how they mature in the summer, how they learn to fly in the fall, and how they leave for warmer climates in the winter.

• Author: Priscilla Belz Jenkins
• Illustrator: Lizzy Rockwell
• Year Published: 1995
• ISBN: 978-0062381934

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

This is a classic picture book that talks about a full year of growth and change for robins.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: Medium
• Authority: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Liteary Artistry: Medium
• Appearance: Medium

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes,  this book foster development of processes as the author talks about how birds develop inside their eggs during the spring, how they mature in the summer, how they learn to fly in the fall, and how they leave for warmer climates in the winter.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

Yes, this books provides an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions. The illustrations help children to understand the text and the book includes many stopping points for the readers to stop and make inferences and making meaning from the text.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, this book encourages children to think for themselves. The author talks to the reader and describe ways in which they can help robins. Children are encouraged to engage in the process to help the robins and make meaning from the illustrations and text.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

Yes, the science topics are addressed appropriately to the lesson. The author uses meaningful illustrations and rich word choice, detailing different bird habitats and feather types.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

Yes, the content in the book is accurate and clearly depicts the growth of robins throughout the year. The author includes specific days of when robins hatch and includes many details throughout the text.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

The book consists of mostly facts. What distinguishes this book from other informational science books is that the pictures are highly detailed, but are not actual photographs. The book includes many information that readers can learn, like a textbook. However, the book feels more like a story, which makes it easier for children to understand.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear and accurate. The illustrations clearly depicts the authors text and many of the illustrations throughout the text are labeled. The labels help increase the accuracy and makes the text clear for the students. The detailed illustrations help trigger students' curiosity, make predictions, and use schema to engaged in the text.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The author explains the different processes and details of the robin in rich detail. Overall, I think the book is written at the appropriate level, but some words such as migrate, weaves, woven, and heap can hinder the students from fully understanding the text.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

The book includes children of all races and makes it free from stereotyping. I think this is purposeful and was well thought out by the author, who talked in the second person point of view from time to time. The author talked to the reader and said "You can help the robins by... See is you can tell if the eggs have hatched..." By including pictures of children of all race, this welcomes students from all backgrounds and allowed them to feel included and engaged in the book.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, this books presents children of all gender, age, and race. The author effectively depicts children of all gender to be involved and engaged in the scientific process.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

No, this book does not show a close association between science and other disciplines. The books consists of scientific facts and allows readers to think like a scientist.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

Though this book does not present a technology component. However, the books presents a positive attitude toward science and arouses students' curiosity, which encourages them to use technology to further their understanding and research their questions.