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Yes, because this book is written as a journey for the reader, it involves the processes. The students are taken through the processes and they reflect and construct meaning throughout it.

• Author: Loree Griffin Burns
• Illustrator: Ellen Harasimowicz
• Year Published: 2014
• ISBN: 0761393420

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 4th Grade

Summary

This wonderful book takes the reader on a scientific journey of raising butterflies. The reader learns how butterflies comes to life on a farm in Costa Rica. How do you raise a butterfly? Like any other crop, the butterflies will eventually leave the farm. But where will they go? And just how do you ship a butterfly? To find these answers, follow closely with these butterflies!

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, because this book is written as a journey for the reader, it involves the processes. The students are taken through the processes and they reflect and construct meaning throughout it.

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

Yes, this book absolutely provides opportunities for children to ask and answer their own questions. Because it is taking the reader on a journey of the process of life of a butterfly, the children can ask "how" and "why". The book will answer their questions throughout the journey. The reader can construct their own answers based off of the information provided. The child reading this book will discover so much about raising butterflies.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, the children are taken on a journey where they are allowed to think, reflect, and construct meaning. They are constantly exploring the concept within themselves.

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

Yes, this book addresses the science topic in a factual way while making it interesting to the reader. It also takes the reader on a journey, which would give the lesson structure.

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

The book is absolutely accurate. It is based on a real place in Costa Rica, and gives accurate information about raising and the life cycle of butterflies.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes, the whole book is fact. It is based on a real place and gives facts. The reader is aware of the fact that it is factual.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are mostly photographs, which makes them very clear and accurate. The reader sees exactly the facts that are presented. There are also graphs and charts, which help clarify information.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes. The book is written at a level that is not for beginning readers. If the teacher read it to the class, it would be easy for the listeners to understand the information. It is written very clearly.

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

This book is set on a farm in Costa Rica. It gives a glimpse into the culture of raising butterflies. It is free from stereotyping as well.

Is the book free from gender bias?

This book is definitely free from gender bias, as it shows both genders involved in the scientific process of raising an animal. It shows that both genders are capable of the science topic.

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

Yes, this book reveals a look at farming butterflies and how it relates to every day life. It is also reveals how this farm relates to scientific concepts as a whole.

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

Yes, this book gives a positive look at a real life farm in Costa Rica. It shows how magnificent the scientific process is and why this farm is important. It is written in a positive attitude.