Hungry, Hungry Sharks

This book allows readers to classify between the different species of sharks that are presented in the book.

• Author: Joanna Cole
• Illustrator: Patricia Wynne
• Year Published: 1986
• ISBN: 0-394-87471-4

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Summary

This book is about the different species of sharks and how they interact with different animals and people. It has facts about sharks and their biology.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book allows readers to classify between the different species of sharks that are presented in the book.

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

Readers may ask several “Why” questions and the book will be able to answer some of them, however, the answers to these questions in the book may be out of date.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

The book doesn’t allow much opportunity for students to think for themselves.

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

The ways the topic is addressed may be inappropriate for some readers, some of the language used is vivid and extreme.

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

This book is based on facts but some may be out of date due to the modern technology that has been developed since this book has been published.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book doesn’t have any fictitious information in it.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are not real photographs but they provide aid to readers. They have purpose and give readers a visual.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The text is bold and large on each page so the level is appropriate for young readers.

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

The book does not stereotype.

Is the book free from gender bias?

There are males and females presented in this book, and there is no bias.

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

This book provides readers with information about some jobs you can do related to sharks.

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

This book presents a positive attitude towards science and technology.