Sleepy Bear

The book fosters the development of the process of hibernation in a very image based way.

Author: Lydia Dabcovich
Year Published: 1982
ISBN: 0-525-39465-6

Summary

This book talks about a bear that hibernates when the snow comes and him waking up whenever it is spring again.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

The book fosters the development of the process of hibernation in a very image based way.

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

The book does provide opportunity for the children to ask their own questions, however there isn't a lot of information as to why the bear hibernates.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

The book encourages the children to think for themselves by providing them with images and allowing them to make predictions.

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

The science topic is addressed in ways that are appropriate for the science lesson of hibernation. It has the basic concepts early elementary students understand.

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

It is based on the sound scientific principle of hibernation. It is somewhat accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

The book doesn't distinguish between fact or fiction specifically. Students will believe all bears are like in the book which doesn't explain much.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear, but not very accurate. They represent a mild picture of bears hibernating, but not the exact way it happens.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The book is written for a young level of students.

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

There is no multicultural component and there is no stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

The book is free from gender bias.

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

No, the main topic is just hibernation. No other topic is introduced.

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

Yes, it shows a good picture about the science concept in a positive way.

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