It’s Raining!

Yes. The book allows the ideas to build upon one another. The illustrations allow students another manner of understanding and interpreting the information.

• Author: Gail Gibbons
• Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
• Year Published: 2014
• ISBN: 978-O-8234-2924-O

Science Topics

• Earth Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 4th Grade

Summary

From drizzle to downpour here is information on different kinds of rain and how to prepare is a storm is approaching. Also a detailed account of the water cycle.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes. The book allows the ideas to build upon one another. The illustrations allow students another manner of understanding and interpreting the information.

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

Yes, the illustrations provide many details that allow students to question. The wording within the text allows for easy responses to questions. The book also includes parts of preparing for storms that allow many questions to arise.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, through the content of the book related to real life, students will be able to think for themselves. The text is at an appropriate level that allows students to further their thinking.

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

Yes, there is enough information within this single book to cover various parts of a water based science lesson. The content includes a description of the water cycle, different types of clouds, different rain densities, and how to prepare for a storm.

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

The content itself matches the sound scientific principles. They are described in a manner that is appropriate for students. The information is accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

The book is fact based throughout the beginning. Towards the end it provides context based on all people as to how to prepare for a storm. There is no plot nor main character. The text is expository.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations of the weather itself allows for precise an clear representations. The pictures of the humans are also accurate to what should be worn for the rain.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, the words and sentences are simple. The vocabulary is proper, but the definitions provided are appropriate for young children.

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

The illustrations allow for various cultures to be depicted. The text itself does not have  a gender nor cultural aspect. The illustrations themselves are free of stereotypes.

Is the book free from gender bias?

There is no gender bias in the book. The illustrations include both males and females of various ages.

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

There is no association with another discipline. However, there is a connection with the real world for example the process of warning for flash floods and how to prepare for storms.

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

Yes, there is illustrational depictions of technology. This appears mainly in the back in regard to warning and communications for storms and flash floods.