Dinosaur Dig

Yes, the dinosaurs step by step build the pool, and one type of dinosaur is introduced on each page.

Author: Penny Dale
Illustrator: Penny Dale
Year Published: 2011
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5871-7

Summary

Ten types of dinosaurs com together to dig a hole and build a pool.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, the dinosaurs step by step build the pool, and one type of dinosaur is introduced on each page.

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

No.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, but in a very limited way. It may foster independent thought but not deeply in the realm of science.

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

No.

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

The types of dinosaurs are accurate, and the drawings represent what scientists believe the dinosaurs looked like. However, they are building a pool, therefore it is not based on sound scientific principles.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

They are clear, and accurate of the dinosaurs themselves, however, the action they are performing (building a pool) is not accurate of dinosaurs.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes.

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

No multicultural component, it is free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?