Children's Science Book Database

Penguins: A Nature’s Wild Photo-Fact Collection

This book does not foster development of processes
  • Author: Jane P. Resnick
  • Year Published: 2006
  • ISBN: 1-58865-357-9

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Summary

This book is all about Penguins! It documents details about penguins, ranging from how they stay warm to how they take care of their young! The book contains beautiful pictures of penguins and their habitat to aid in understanding the text boxes.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book does not foster development of processes

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

Yes, this book provides opportunities for kids to think about questions they have and then find the answer in the book.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This book does not encourage children to think for themselves because the information is fact based so there is not room for kids to interpret data for themselves.

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

Yes, this book covers topics appropriate to a lesson.

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

yes, this book is accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

this book is nonfiction. It distinguishes between the two by using photographs.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the illustrations are clear and accurate because most of the pictures are photographs.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book is written for older elementary grades, but can be used in younger grades for the illustrations.

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

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

Is the book free from gender bias?

yes, this book is free from gender bias.

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

No

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

no, this book does not present technology in it.