Inside Your Outside

Yes, the book fosters development of processes because children explore a scientific concept while constructing meaning.

• Author: Tish Rabe
• Illustrator: Aristides Ruiz
• Year Published: 2003
• ISBN: 978-0375811005

Science Topics

• Physical Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

The Cat in the Hat takes the reader for a ride through the human body where they visit the right and left sides of the brain, meet the Feletons from far off Fadin, scuba dive through the blood system, follow food and water through the digestive tract, and a whole lot more!

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, the book fosters development of processes because children explore a scientific concept while constructing meaning.

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

Yes, the children can ask questions about the body parts that are presented. They can look at the illustrations and ask questions that are answered in the text. This book provides opportunity for children to construct meaning.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, the children are required to use their imagination while reading the book. They think and reflect on their own body parts.

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

The science topic is addressed in a fun way that plays on the imagination of children. It is appropriate for a lesson in younger grades.

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

Yes, the content is very accurate. It goes through the human body and correctly states the purpose and function of the body parts.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

When the book discusses body parts, it gives facts. The information presented is accurate. The fiction aspect is the imaginative journey it takes children on in a machine. This is presented as fiction.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are fun and imaginative with lots of colors and fun shapes. This makes the book appeal to young children. The scientific illustrations are accurate yet fun.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, this book is written and illustrated for very young children. This is why it is great for early childhood, such as preschool and kindergarten. It makes science content understandable to young readers.

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

This book does not focus on one culture, but it also does not stereotype any culture. It is an exploration of the human body in general.

Is the book free from gender bias?

This book is absolutely free of gender bias, because it explores a general human body - not a female or male one.

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

Yes, this book shows the close association because it applies science to every day life. The children can apply the content they are exploring directly to themselves and other disciplines. It shows the close association in a fun way.

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

Yes, because this book is a Cat in the Hat book, it makes the concept of the human body super fun for little children. This gives science a positive light since it is engaging. When children have fun studying the human body, they will more likely enjoy science.