Children's Science Book Database

Frog

The book allows the child to learn how to swim through inquiry of observing another swimming creature.
  • Author: Susan Cooper
  • Illustrator: Jane Browne
  • Year Published: 2002
  • ISBN: 0-689-84302-X

Science Topics

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

Summary

Little Joe loves to be by the pool with his family, but he never gets in the water because he can't swim. He often feels sad and left out at the pool because he is the only one who cannot swim. One day, a frog hops into his family's pool, and swims around. Little Joe watches the frog swim, until his dad scoops him out with a pool net. His whole family is chasing the frog, until Joe rescues him and lets him go free. Joe imitates the frog's movements, and was able to swim.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

The book allows the child to learn how to swim through inquiry of observing another swimming creature.

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

The book leaves room for children to ask questions and discover.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes. The book uses different fonts and such, it allows children to possibly relate, and it allows children to wonder.

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

Science is not super prevalent in the story, but the topics are indeed present.

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

Yes, and yes.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes. Although the story is fictional, the ideas in the storyline are all realistic.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes!

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes!

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

No. Yes.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes.

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

Yes

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

Yes