RANCH

Yes, it allows students to interact with the text finding the different objects in the illustration and giving them their own meaning.

• Author: Roxie Munro
• Illustrator: Roxie Munro
• Year Published: 2004
• ISBN: 1-931721-37-8

Science Topics

• Earth Science
• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Kindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Summary

This book tells a story that allows the student to dive deeply into a Ranch in the American West and spot all kinds of different wildlife throughout the text. It consists of detailed illustrations and with descriptions of the scene.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, it allows students to interact with the text finding the different objects in the illustration and giving them their own meaning.

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

Yes, the book provides brief explanations of the content so that readers are able to connect their thinking and questions to concrete ideas in the text.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, this book explains what an object that the student iss to find in the book might be but it is up to the student to form the image in their own way and then compare what is on the page.

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

Yes, this book provides context, and definitions of specific nature and scientific content in a western environment.

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

This content is based on sound principles, despite not being detailed. It includes explanations about a creek, the animals that reside in that habitat, as well as many other examples in this area.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Not applicable, the book explains non-fiction subjects.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations express the authors' writings very clearly and explicitly.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, this book is appropriate for independent reading particularly, due to its interactiveness.

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

Yes, this book describes life in a culture or environment that is perhaps unfamiliar to the learner and presents it in a non stereotypical way.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, the book includes examples of the different ranch workers of both genders.

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

Yes, the book connects life and work in a western ranch environment and connects it with ideas about habitats, biomes and animals and plants that live in them.

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

Yes, it connects ideas of science and how useful they are in varying environments.