Planet Earth/Inside Out

I would say that this book does foster development of processes. I think this because it builds on information as the book continues on. It builds on understandings that children may have previously had and helps them to see the process of earth coming to be made.

• Author: Gail Gibbons
• Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
• Year Published: 1995
• ISBN: 0688158498

Science Topics

• Earth Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Summary

This book discusses what would happen if we were to open our planet and look inside of it. This book guides us from the hot-red core of the earth to it's highest mountain peak. This non-fiction children's book includes beautiful illustrations and diagrams that make these complex scientific concepts easier for children to understand.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

I would say that this book does foster development of processes. I think this because it builds on information as the book continues on. It builds on understandings that children may have previously had and helps them to see the process of earth coming to be made.

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

This book doesn't particularly prompt students to ask and answer their own questions but it would work as a great tool to help students come up with new ideas and develop new questions and inquiries that they can move on to answer themselves.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

No, this book does not really encourage children to think for themselves; it mostly just states facts flat out.

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

Yes, the science topic is definitely addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson. It introduces and provides background to students that will help build upon what they are learning in the unit/lesson.

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

Yes, the content is definitely based on sound scientific principles. They are accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes, the book is all factual information and I would say that it does a good job at distinguishing that to the reader.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the illustrations are clear and accurate. They do a great job at showing the reader what they are reading about and helping them understand/visualize the complex scientific concepts.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, the book is written at a level for about Pre-K - 3^rd grade students.

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

There is no multicultural component in this book, therefore this book is free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, there are no characters in the book so it is free from gender bias.

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

I wouldn’t say that this book shows a close association between science and other disciplines. It mostly just focuses on the one scientific concept.

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

This book does indeed present a positive attitude toward science and technology. It has an enthusiastic, interested tone about the scientific concept.