Children's Science Book Database

Good Enough to Eat

Yes. This book fosters learning about food and what your body needs to keep going.
  • Author: Lizzy Rockwell
  • Illustrator: Lizzy Rockwell
  • Year Published: 1999
  • ISBN: 0-06-027434-4

Science Topics

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

Summary

This book is a kid's guide to food and nutrition.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes. This book fosters learning about food and what your body needs to keep going.

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

Yes. This book has many stopping points to where students can stop and ask questions about different food items or other questions they are curious about.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

No. This book is very point blank and tells you what your body needs and why and is very specific in doing so.

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

Yes. It has great pictures that go along with the facts it is giving to the reader.

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

Yes. It is based off of nutrition and what types of food your body needs and why.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes. There is some of both in this book, but it is mainly factual.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes. The illustrations go great with the words and facts that the book is saying.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes. This book has some harder and longer words. I believe that it would work well for 4th grade and above.

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

Yes. There are great illustrations of people of all different race and gender.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes. There are many illustrations of people of all gender.

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

Yes. It is associated with nutrition and the science of the human body.

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

Yes. This book is a great way to teach kids about what their body needs and the nutrition behind it.