The Sun and The Moon

I would not say the book fosters development of scientific processes in the manner we are use to. It simply discusses the relationship between the Sun and the Moon to Earth.

• Author: Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano
• Illustrator: Tara Morley
• Year Published: 2016
• ISBN: 978-0-06-233803-7

Science Topics

• Space Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• Kindergarten

Summary

This book focuses on the Sun and the Moon, their relationship to each other and Earth, along with the individual properties. It discusses how the Sun creates daytime on Earth, is always a circle shape, and the properties that make up the Sun. The book also touches on the make up of the Moon's surface and its different phases, along with astronauts landing on the Moon.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

I would not say the book fosters development of scientific processes in the manner we are use to. It simply discusses the relationship between the Sun and the Moon to Earth.

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

Yes, the book has designated stopping points where it asks questions to the readers but also allows time for students to ask their own questions as well.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, because the book provides little experiments and activities that give students the opportunities to explore the concepts being discussed in a hands on manner.

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

The science topic is addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson because the relationship between the Sun and the Moon is connected back to how they affect us on Earth.

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

Yes, the content discussed in this book is accurate and based on sound scientific principles. While the content has been reworded to be age appropriate for a younger audience, it is still accurate in content.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No, simply because the content in this book is fact.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the illustrations aid in helping the students understand the concepts that are being discussed in the book.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

No, my students in my current placement are second graders but this book would have worked very well in my pre-first classroom for my summer placement.

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

The characters in this book are representative of many different ethnicities and cultures and there is no stereotyping in the text. The book provides opportunities for all students to see themselves in this text.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, there is a male character and a female character that both pay in active role in the book so I would say that the book is free of gender bias.

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

No, when reading I only see the science discipline playing a major role in this text. I would say there is a little connection to reading due to the authors word choice but not a close association.

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

Yes, the book portrays an attitude that the students can achieve anything because it discusses astronauts landing on the moon, flying into space, and discovering new aspects of the Sun and Moon.