Turtle and Snake Fix It

Not necessarily, readers may understand broken things must be fixed, however the fixes aren't always appropriate.

• Author: Kate Spohn
• Illustrator: Kate Spohn
• Year Published: 2002
• ISBN: 0-670-03540-8

Science Topics

• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Summary

Turtle fixes up Snake's house.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Not necessarily, readers may understand broken things must be fixed, however the fixes aren't always appropriate.

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

The children may ask questions about the activities the characters are doing.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Not necessarily.

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

No.

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

No, the turtle and snake both talk and walk in ways the real animals do not behave. The turtle and snake wear clothing and live in houses people live in and eat human foods (cookies).

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No, the book does not distinguish between fact and fiction.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

No, the turtle walks on two feet and the snake walks upright. The two characters are not illustrated realistically.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

No, I work with fourth grade.

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

This book contains no mention of culture.

Is the book free from gender bias?

The turtle is a "he" who fixes things which can be seen as a gender bias.

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

No.

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

Technology is not mentioned.