A River

This book would help give a small foundation of the knowledge that rivers go through different terrains, but it is not completely accurate because it is based off of a young girls imagination which could confuse some children.

Author: Marc Martin
Illustrator: Marc Martin
Year Published: 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4521-5423-7

Summary

This book is about a little girl who sees a river outside of her window in a big city and how her imagination takes are down this river through different locations.

Evaluation

Appropriateness: Medium
Accuracy: Medium
Liteary Artistry: Medium
Appearance: Medium

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 does provide an opportunity to for children to ask questions. I do not think it helps them to answer their own questions. They would need outside resources to answer questions about rivers.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This book does not really encourage students to think for themselves.

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

I am not sure if it would be appropriate by itself. I think this book could be used as a starting block for a study on rivers. It could also be used to find the things that are accurate and inaccurate in older grades.

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

It is based on rivers and where they travel and how the run into the ocean.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book does not do a good job of distinguishing between fact and fiction. The reader is not sure what is factual and what is just her imagination.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations have a lot going on. They are very busy. They are a great starting block for a lot of questions and conversations,but they are not very accurate because it is based on the imagination of a little girl.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

It is written at an elementary level. It would be a good read aloud book for the younger grades.

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

There is not a multicultural component. It is free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

This book is free from gender bias.

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

It does not show any close associations between other disciplines.

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

It presents a positive attitude towards science. It does not approach the idea of technology.

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