Bugs Galore

This book does not foster the development of any science processes. It is whimsical and does not provide accurate scientific descriptions or observations.

• Author: Peter Stein
• Illustrator: Bob Staake
• Year Published: 2013
• ISBN: 3036141257

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

This rhyming book is all about bugs. It is very colorful and whimsical, and it is an easy read for young children.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book does not foster the development of any science processes. It is whimsical and does not provide accurate scientific descriptions or observations.

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

No the book does not provide opportunities for students to ask and answer their own questions. It describes bugs using silly adjectives, and does not push students to question further.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

No, the book does not encourage children to think for themselves. It uses words such as "creep bugs, crawl bugs, mean bugs, kind bugs" in the story. These types of descriptions do not probe students to think more about the bugs.

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

I thought the science topic addressed in the book would be insects and living creatures. The way the book approaches this topic is not appropriate for a science lesson, but could be integrated into a language arts lesson for descriptive words.

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

This book is not based at all on scientific principles and it is not necessarily accurate. It describes bugs in ways that are completely scientifically irrelevant.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

The book does not distinguish between fact and fiction. It "describes" bugs, but in an inaccurate and scientifically inappropriate way.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are colorful and whimsical, but they are not accurate. It has insects that are inaccurately large. For example, some of the worms depicted are the same size as the child holding them.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The book is written at an appropriate level for young children. The rhyming scheme would make it easier for young children to read independently.

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

There is no multicultural component to this book. It does steer clear from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

The book has no gender biases. Boys and girls are showed equally, and both are pictured holding and looking at bugs.

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

I believe this book, although about a science topic, is better geared toward language arts and other disciplines. It has a good rhyming scheme and lots of descriptive words.

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

This book has no relevance to technology. I believe it presents a negative attitude towards science. It describes bugs as things such as "yuck" and "gross", "Freaky and sneaky".