Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

This book allows fosters the development of processes through allowing students to apply what they learned from the book and put this new knowledge into their own lives. Students can make connections to this book and their own life to construct more meaningful knowledge.

• Author: Oliver Jeffers
• Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
• Year Published: 2017
• ISBN: 0399167897

Science Topics

• Earth Science
• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

This book ranges from PreK to 2nd Grade. It teaches students and adults alike the wonders of being human and living on Planet Earth. Through illustrations and words, students are able to learn about being human as well as the planet they live on.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book allows fosters the development of processes through allowing students to apply what they learned from the book and put this new knowledge into their own lives. Students can make connections to this book and their own life to construct more meaningful knowledge.

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

This book serves as a tool for students who are curious about humans as well as the planet we live on. Students can find answers to their questions in this book and ask higher level thinking questions after reading.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This book encourages students to think about the processes happening in their own body as this book discusses anatomy. It also allows for students to think about the planet they live on.

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

This book scratches the surface of a variety of earth science and space science topics. It is appropriate the way this author translates this information. The format of this book also serves as a jumping off point for topics that they might want to dive deeper into.

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

The information in this book is accurate and well researched. Oliver Jeffers gives students sound scientific knowledge.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

The illustrations in this book look to be a little more fictional, but only to help engage young readers. It is evident that the author did take time to make the illustrations as accurate as possible without compromising his artistic style.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are a tad dramatized, but once again only to engage the readers. The pictures tell a beautiful story of the information that is written and reinforce the concepts the author is trying to make known.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The students that I currently have are in 5th grade, however this book would be great for early childhood classes as it has very surface level, yet important information that students need to hear.

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

There seem to be multiple different races represented throughout the book. The book also seems to be free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

This book is free from gender bias. Both genders are shown working in jobs that break gender norms.

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

This book seems to intertwine a lot of different types of science through the telling of what earth is like and how it encompasses a multitude of processes.

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

This book has a positive message about science. It presents students with a variety of science knowledge that they "need to know" in order to live on earth and the most important facts that we need to know as humans.