Every Turtle Counts

I think this book does foster the development of processes. Although the characters in the book are fiction, the story itself has a lot of facts. I think it helps students realize the animals in our world that are suffering, and it makes the students aware of the these turtles

• Author: Sara Hoagland Hunter
• Illustrator: Susan Spellman
• Year Published: 2014
• ISBN: 3028213807

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 5th Grade

Summary

The story is about a girl named Mimi, who is an autistic child. She saves the the lives of the Kemp's ridley sea turtles that are born on one beach in Mexico and are stranted in Cape Cod each year.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

I think this book does foster the development of processes. Although the characters in the book are fiction, the story itself has a lot of facts. I think it helps students realize the animals in our world that are suffering, and it makes the students aware of the these turtles

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

I think there is a lot of opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions. The book provides the information in a fictional story, but it does help students learn about these animals.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

I think because the character in the book is a girl in elementary school, it shows students that they are capable of doing big things. The girl does a lot to save these turtles, and it teaches students to be aware of what's going on in this world and how they can help be a part of it.

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

I think this book addresses the science topic appropriately. The book would be a very enjoyable read aloud, but it would also teach students so much about these turtles.

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

The content is based on sound scientific principles. The story is about the Kemp's ridley turtles and how they get stuck in Cape Cod.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

I think this book provides many facts about the turtles' situation, but it combines it with the fictional story of the girl and her family. There's no much distinction between the this fictional character and the actual facts.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are well made. They provide the reader with a clear description of what is happening in the story.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

I think the book is made at the level of my students. It would be a great read aloud for any elementary grade level, and a great book for kids in 4th grade or 5th grade to read to themselves.

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

There's not a multicultural component in this book. What I like about the book is that the main character of the story, and the hero of this story, is a little girl with autism.

Is the book free from gender bias?

I think this book is free from gender bias. I like that main character is a girl and that she also has autism. I'm not sure if i've ever read a story whose main character has special needs.

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

There is no close association between science and other disciplines in this book.

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

I think this book has a very positive attitude towards life science. It teacher students that they can really help these animals and the environment.