Mighty Dinosaurs: Eyes on Nature

The book inspires inquiry. Within the text, a rich fulfillment of what the world of dinosaurs exists. When representing the process of science, this text has high inquiry but low process-oriented text. This is because it is full of information for extension of the text.

Author: Rebecca L. Grambo
Year Published: 2002

Science Topics

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

3rd Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

6th Grade

Summary

This book discusses dinosaurs in terms of our excitement of them and their time on this plant. Though there are a variety of dinosaurs presented in this book, this book creates a space where more than just a dinosaur's name is presented. Are you ready to enter the world of dinosaurs?

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

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

This book provides a lot of information. Because it is full of facts, this book answer questions from a student. I would even say that this book provides a introduction to the world of dinosaurs for research. In regards to asking questions, I would say that this book can insight more questions because of the diversity of animals in place.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This book does not have a rich concept for creative thinking. This book is full of information, so the idea of thinking for oneself lacks. The book does provide a chance for students to answer questions that they think.

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

This text follows the 5E model in regards to elaboration and further investigation. To understand the lesson, this text would be used for students to answer questions they have as well as inquiry-based ideas. It is appropriateThe to the lesson because of these concepts.

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

This book is a collaboration of several different scientists working towards a common goal of presenting information about dinosaurs. The books accuracy is dependent on the ways in the information was gathered. It is evident that the information is accurate because of the amount of highly qualified people.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book distinguish between fact and fiction. It does this through the ways in which it presents information. It also provides the clarity that there is still research being done to know more about dinosaurs.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations were gathered from many different sources. These photographs range from real-world photos to drawn images. The illustrations are clear and colorful to match the enjoyment within the text.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book is written at the level for my students. Though the book is long and full of information, the book does a great job of explaining those tough words and concepts. The book also includes several pictures that can guide any age of a reader who love dinosaurs.

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

There is not a multicultural component because this book is about dinosaurs. There is no stereotyping because this book is about dinosaurs. The book even provides a wide range of dinosaurs and researchers.

Is the book free from gender bias?

There is no gender bias because there is no gender. I would say that dinosaurs are closely related to boys in our society, so to counteract the cultural impact, this book could have recreated a space to discuss how all people love dinosaurs. It could have been more influential in this concept.

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

This book does show an association between science and other parts of disciplines in our schools. This book is heavy in literature. It can also show relationships with writing as well. Because it is such a long text, students can write or draw information from this book.

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

This book does promote a positive relationship with science. This book this through such a rich text and creates a greater understanding of the world of dinosaurs. With its colorful pictures and informational text, this book represents a great relationship towards science and other domains of learning.