If You Pant a Seed

Yes, somewhat in the book. The book is about the planting seeds and the illustration shows the process of growing plants.

• Author: Kadir Nelson
• Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
• Year Published: 2015
• ISBN: 9780062298898

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Summary

Rabbit and mouse are planting seeds and they grow out delicious fruits and vegetables. Then, bird family came in but rabbit and mouse did not want to share with them. But there were nothing left with selfishness. So they plant the seeds together.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, somewhat in the book. The book is about the planting seeds and the illustration shows the process of growing plants.

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

Yes, there aren't many words in the book but students can ask own question because illustrations are very detailed.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, it has to do with planting but also about kindness and sharing. So it has multiple morals to the book.

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

It is about planting the seeds and in the book, it shows the illustration of plants growing process.

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

It is not that much accurate but it has parts show the plants growing. But the theme of book is also about the kindness so it has somewhat accuracy about the planting but not much.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No, because the book is based on animal characters, it shows that animals are planting the seeds. So the planting and growing is facts but animals acting like human is fiction, because they do not actually plant seeds like human.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the illustrations are showing the process of plant growing and it's accurate and very clear.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book is mainly for the Pre-K and K levels of children's book. Because it is short and mainly has the illustration. Also, during pre-k and k, they learn about plants and growing.

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

It does not have any stereotypes in the book.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, because it does not show any genders in the book, the characters are all animals. Does not contain any he or she words in the book.

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

It shows about the planting the seeds and how they grow and have fruits and vegetables at the end.

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

It does not contain anything about technology because it is natural life science themed book.