Children's Science Book Database

Let’s Go to a Planetarium

No, this book doesn’t focus on science processes but rather just discusses what a planetarium is.
  • Author: Louis Wolfe
  • Illustrator: Unknown
  • Year Published: 1958
  • ISBN: B0007E4QA4

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Summary

This book tells the story of two children and their visit to a planetarium.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

No, this book doesn’t focus on science processes but rather just discusses what a planetarium is.

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

No, this book doesn’t encourage questioning.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

No, this book doesn’t encourage thinking for themselves.

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

The science topics covered in this book are minimal.

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

This content is outdated and often irrelevant.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book does distinguish between fact and opinion.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

No, these illustrations are cartoonish and over simplified.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book is at a level that can be understood by students but lacks engagement.

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

This book was published in 1958 and it shows. All people depicted in this book are white.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Again, this book shows its age. While boys and girls are depicted in illustrations, they are presented in stereotypical clothes.

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

This book doesn’t show much association between science and other disciplines.

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

This book poses a neutral-positive attitude towards science.