Children's Science Book Database

The Birth of the Moon

This book does not foster the developmental processes. The book simply tells a fairy tale type story that is not in anyway related to the science processes.
  • Author: Coby Hol
  • Illustrator: Coby Hol
  • Year Published: 1999
  • ISBN: 13579lb108642

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Summary

The animals on earth are having trouble seeing at night and ask the sun if he could stay during the night. The sun gives the animals a gift to help them see at night but soon the sun feels like his gift is taken for granted.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book does not foster the developmental processes. The book simply tells a fairy tale type story that is not in anyway related to the science processes.

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

Yes, but the questions would not be productive in learning/teaching accurate science concepts.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

No, the story is told to the student without many gaps for questioning the concept.

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

It would depend on how the lesson is being taught. If the book was used to find misconceptions or inaccuracies it could be appropriate to the lesson.

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

No, the concept has no bases in science. Additionally, it is not at all accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No, the book does not differentiate. It simply tells a story.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear but they are inaccurate. It would depend on your purpose. If your purpose is the accurately teach a lesson about how the moon was formed then no it does not.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, this book is written in a way that is linguistically easily accessible to students.

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

There is not a multicultural component to this book as no culture is represented. The characters are animals. Therefore, the book is free from stereotypes as no culture is represented.

Is the book free from gender bias?

In this book, the sun is referred to as a male and is placed in a position of power. I would say that the book does have a gender bias as that there are no females represented in the book.

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

The book has very little association with science. However, this book could be associated with reading and writing.

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

This book’s message is more about being grateful than it is about science. The attitude of the book is positive in that it shows the contribution of the sun and moon and some of the benefits of them being around.