Spectacular Science- a book of poems

Yes, inferring, observing, and predicting.

• Author: Bennett Hopkins
• Illustrator: Virginia Halstead
• Year Published: 1999
• ISBN: 0689812833

Science Topics

• Earth Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 6th Grade

Summary

A science poetry book with selected poems about a variety of science topics.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, inferring, observing, and predicting.

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

Yes

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes, non fiction.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Illustrations are clear but lean towards abstract.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, second through sixth.

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

Yes

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes

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

Yes, science and poetry.

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

Yes