Predators of the Sea

The book fosters a development of processes because it is accurate, engaging and pertains to a specific subject that can be taught. In a lesson regarding predators, animals, or the sea this book could be included.

• Author: Mary Jo Rhodes and David Hall
• Illustrator: David Hall
• Year Published: 2007
• ISBN: 978-0-516-24399-3

Science Topics

• Earth Science
• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 4th Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 5th Grade

Summary

This book is about the predators of the sea and their habitats, food, and way of living. It covers many sea predators and what they do to survive. The chapters are short and focus on one predator at a time.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

The book fosters a development of processes because it is accurate, engaging and pertains to a specific subject that can be taught. In a lesson regarding predators, animals, or the sea this book could be included.

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

This book provides many opportunities for students to pause and ask questions. The book asks many rhetorical questions that can be researched and throughout. In addition, this book could have students provide hypothesis before starting to read about each predator.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

I believe this book encourages children to think for themselves because they are learning about creatures that they most likely have never heard of. If they have heard of the underwater predator, then they are most likely to learn something new.

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

The topic is appropriate, interesting and engaging. This book could be an extension off of a lesson.

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

The scientific principles are evident in this book. Each chapter is filled with facts, pictures and thoughts regarding the predator. The principles are accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book is factual because it is based on research of these animals.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes they are mostly pictures of the predator or their habitat that they live in.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

My 5th grade students enjoy this book because it provides them with many questions and strengthens their curiosity about the sea.

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

This book is not involving cultures, or people therefore it is not very multicultural. There are no evident stereotypes.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes this book is free from gender bias' that arise.

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

This book shows a close association between science and history and how they can be included together. The book is factual so the students could be researching their historical side of the novel and using their scientific side by making predictions and studying the habits etc of the predators.

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

This book could include more technology however, it does not provide many options for it.