King of the Woods

The process of the book is mainly about food chains and size and power of animals, so as the students read the book, they can see why each animal overpowers the next.

Author: David Day
Illustrator: Ken Brown
Year Published: 1993
ISBN: 0-02-726361-4

Summary

This book is about various animals fighting over an apple. Each time, a bigger and stronger animal comes up to the apple and challenges the previous person to eat the apple. The animals include a bird, a crow, an eagle, a wolf, a bear, a mouse and a little wren. This book somewhat represents food chains in the wild.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

The process of the book is mainly about food chains and size and power of animals, so as the students read the book, they can see why each animal overpowers the next.

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

This book does provide opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions. There are parts of the book in which the students can visually see why something in the book is happening based on the size of the animal and what will happen next.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, the book encourages children to think for themselves by allowing them to make predictions.

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

Yes, the science topic is food chains and it is presented in an image that is appropriate for the lesson.

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

The content vaguely points towards food chains and it is somewhat accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No, the book is mainly fiction because the animal can talk.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are very clear, but they are not necessarily accurate because they talk.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, the book is at the level of the students because it has appropriate language and content for them.

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

There is not really a multicultural component, but it is free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, the book is free from gender bias because it has all animals not gender related.

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

The association between science and other disciplines is not very clear, but you could work in other concepts and subjects.

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

The book does present a positive attitude towards science and technology by providing support for the science subject.

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