Tyson the Terrible

Yes, inferring and predicting what will happen next, and observing the pictures.

Author: Diane and Christyan Fox
Illustrator: Diane and Christyan Fox
Year Published: 2006
ISBN: 1582347344

Summary

When three dinosaurs hear a Boom! in the distance, it can mean only one thing: Tyson is coming! He's the biggest, meanest, scariest dinosaur around or is he?

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, inferring and predicting what will happen next, and observing the pictures.

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

Yes, children can predict what will happen to the main character in the book. Children can ask questions like, “Who made the noise?”

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Not really

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

No, the dinosaurs in this book are talking and playing soccer.

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

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This is a fiction book.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, this would be a great book for a second/third grade student.

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

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes