Children's Science Book Database

Grandpa Takes Me to The Moon

Yes! It encourages kids to imagine someone their age, or themselves on a trip to the moon. It shows them step by step how it happens, and the science that is involved. It puts space travel into a story form to help kids grasp a more well rounded understanding of space expedition.Grandpa Takes Me to The Moon
  • Author: Timothy R. Gaffney
  • Illustrator: Barry Root
  • Year Published: 1996
  • ISBN: 0-688-1393-8

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Summary

A little boy listens to his Grandfather tell him a story of when he was part of the Apollo expeditions and went to the moon. He describes step by step the process, and the little boy imagines he goes with him.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes! It encourages kids to imagine someone their age, or themselves on a trip to the moon. It shows them step by step how it happens, and the science that is involved. It puts space travel into a story form to help kids grasp a more well rounded understanding of space expedition.

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

Yes.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes.

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

Yes. If you are teaching about the moon itself, space travel or more specifically the apollo expeditions, it addresses all of these topics.

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

Yes. The kid is imagining himself doing these, even though it was only his Grandfather who went, but the book is clear that he is imagining himself there with him. The principles themselves are scientifically accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes. As described above.

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 multicultural component or stereotypes. The main character is a white little boy and his grandfather is also white. This is representative of the men who were on he apollo missions.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes. Only men were sent on the apollo missions and this book is reflective of that, no bias is shown one way or another.

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

Yes. Story telling, experience, adventure and science.

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

Yes very. Science is an adventure and part of history.