Children's Science Book Database

Eight Days Gone

Yes, as it tells the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission and how the three astronauts went on their journey.
  • Author: Linda McReynolds
  • Illustrator: Ryan O'Rourke
  • Year Published: 2012
  • ISBN: 9781580893640

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Summary

A poetic retelling of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, as it tells the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission and how the three astronauts went on their journey.

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

Since it is a poetic short retelling of this, followed by a more extensive authors note, it does allow for students to wonder a lot but perhaps not all questions will be answered.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Not really since it is a short retell of the moon landing.

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

I think this could be a short read aloud to students in an early grade to foster engagement in a space science related lesson.

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

This is a retelling of the Apollo 11 moon landing and it is a stripped down, but accurate portrayal of what happened.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes, since it is a retelling of something that did happen.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the images are a good representation of what is happening in the text.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This is a great read and simple to understand concept for kinder through 1st grade. Older grades might enjoy it for its poetic style.

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

Not multicultural since it depicts a story of three white American men.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Not really since it is only portraying men astronauts but that was the reality anyways.

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

Yes, it can be used also as a study on poetry.

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

Yes,  especially since it depicts the three men as brave and heroic when they come back from their mission