Scholastic Discover more Weather

I believe it fosters development of processes because it calls upon the reader to think about the information it presents through text as well as illustrations. There is even a part where real people give their eyewitness account when they experienced something.

Author: Dr. Roger Brugge
Illustrator: Bryn Walls
Year Published: 2013
ISBN: 978-0-545-50516-1

Summary

This book is about weather and all the different phenomenas that can take place, such as tornados, droughts, rain, etc. The book utilizes illustrations, charts, diagrams, maps, text boxes and real world images to engage the audience.

Evaluation

Appropriateness: High
Authority: High
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?

I think the book peaks children's curiosities since weather is something we all experience.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

The book presents the information and since it is fact, it does not really engage the reader to challenge the information but rather think about maybe how they see these things in their everyday lives.

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

I think so, there are a lot of illustrations that are engaging and you could do a whole unit over a specific thing like drought.

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

Yes and yes since the information is about weather and backed up with real world data and images.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes. When there is an eyewitness account, the information is in a different text, place and makes it obvious that it is someone's personal experience.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

For me personally, there is a lot going on with the book, like it is a bit overwhelming. However, the illustrations are very detailed.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

There are some words that may need defining before reading but I believe the images could help students make sense of the novel word.

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

There are images of different tribal people in different areas of the world (Yakut people in Russia where it is extremely cold for example) so there is a multicultural element, of presenting different people from all over. Yes it is free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Because the book is about an asexual topic, I do think it is free from gender bias.

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

The book utilizes maps, data, illustrations, ways of measuring the strength of tornadoes, so I do think there are other disciplines of science showcased in the book.

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

I believe so because it presents weather in an intriguing and interesting way. The graphics are definitely eye-catching.

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