Children's Science Book Database

Take Another Look

This book helps to grow observation strategies.Take Another Look
  • Author: Edward Carini
  • Year Published: 1970
  • ISBN: 13-882530-0

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Summary

This book includes picture puzzles and optical illusions.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book helps to grow observation strategies.

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

Yes, students may question the images they are seeing and with a closer  look may be able to answer their own questions.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, students may not know what they are seeing at first, though the captions can help students understand what they are seeing.

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

This book is not directly related to science, though it is appropriate to teach observation skills.

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

This book does not explicitly mention science, though the optical illusions are true.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book shows real illusions though does not tell the reader exactly what they are seeing or why.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear and accurate as illusions, though the animals drawn are not realistic.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The text is simple, though the concepts of the illustrations can be used in any grade.

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

No cultural component is present.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes.

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

This book draws in the observation concepts with tricky optical illusions.

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

No attitude is present.