A Nest is Noisy

Yes, this book does foster the development of processes like classification, observation, and measurement. Students can use the book to observe different kinds of nests and different animals and classify them according to the different characteristics that the book lists. The book also touches on measurement of the nests on a few pages.

Author: Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Year Published: 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4521-2713-2

Summary

From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

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

Yes. Children can ask questions about nests previous to reading the book. Reading the book should answer many of their questions. As students read, they may develop more questions which might be answered on future pages, or they could do more research after the book.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes. The book is giving the student a lot of information, but it does not lead all children to come to one conclusion. Various students might derive different conclusions or create different questions based off of how they read the text.

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

Yes. The book goes into great detail about nests. There are beautiful images to go along with the text. The book describes many different kinds of nests, showing that many different animals create nests, and nests can look like many different things.

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

Yes. The content is based on scientific investigations about animals’ nests. The book has many facts and a lot of information about various animals and their nests. It is all accurate to my knowledge.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

There is no fiction in my book.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations of the animals are labeled with their names. The illustrations are drawn and painted, but they accurately represent what the nests look like.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book would be good for Kindergarten-4th graders.

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

Because the book is about animals and nests, there is no multicultural component or stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Because the book is about animals and nests, there is no gender bias.

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

This book associates with mathematics on the pages that describe the measurements of the nests. Science and literature are associated because the book is written as a story, yet it contains all factual, scientific information.

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

The book does not discuss technology at all. It does positively discuss science and shapes the attitude that nests are unique and beautiful.

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