Children's Science Book Database

The Moon Comes Home

Yes, this book does foster development process
  • Author: Mary Jo Salter
  • Illustrator: Stacey Schuett
  • Year Published: 1989
  • ISBN: 0394899830

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Summary

A young girl says goodbye to her grandmother and once they start driving she can tell that the moon is always following them. Every corner no matter what speed they are going in their car, the moon is always up there looking straight down.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, this book does foster development process

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

Yes, the book does provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, this book encourages children to think for themselves. For example they can think why does the moon always looks like if its not moving while the other objects such as street lamps, fences, and post do look like they are moving.

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

There are science topics that can be address in ways that are appropriate to the lesson. The teacher can modify certain aspects to make it fit to the lesson.

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

In some way it can be based on scientific principles, the teacher would have to modify certain aspects of the book to make it fit to the lesson.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the illustrations are clear and accurate for the readers, students and teacher to use.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The book is written at the level of the students, the vocabulary is at a medium level for us to use and expose at our lessons.

Is the book free from gender bias?

The book is free from gender bias, it can be used with any gender. There are different genders in the book but it is all balance well.

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

The book does present a positive attitude towards science but not technology. It does not talk very much about it.