The Busy Body Book

Yes. It fosters development of the body in knowing what you need to grow and become strong. It shows children all doing different types of activities to help their bodies.

Author: Lizzy Rockwell
Illustrator: Lizzy Rockwell
Year Published: 2004
ISBN: 0-375-82203-8

Science Topics

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

2nd Grade

Summary

A book about moving. Action packed guide to fitness and explanations of how bones, muscles, heart, and your lungs work to keep you moving.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes. It fosters development of the body in knowing what you need to grow and become strong. It shows children all doing different types of activities to help their bodies.

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

Yes. The book has a lot of stopping points for students to ask questions. It answers a lot of questions too through the content and diagrams throughout the book.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes. It asks a good amount of questions to the reader encouraging deep thinking. The questions let children think about what they like to do and what activities help them move.

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

Yes. It has diagrams of bones and muscles and how they work together when you are being active. It tells of different activities certain body parts can do and are made for. It also tells the reader what each body needs to make it go.

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

Yes. It is based off of accurate facts about the body. The facts are shown through the body diagrams and through the needs of the body.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes. I think because of the diagrams of the human body you are able to see that it is based of facts.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes. They are clear and accurate about the body while have some fun pictures too.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes. I believe that students could read this book starting around 2nd or 3rd grade.

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

Yes. The drawings and pictures have students of all different races and genders.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes. It has both boys and girls throughout the book and is free of bias'.

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

Yes. It shows the association between the human body and knowing how it works and what it needs to being active.

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

Yes. It talks about the human body in a positive way and connects it with the science behind bones, muscles, and nutrients.