Wacky Weather

Yes, it described the processes of weather and how it happens. It also explains exactly what happens at a level a student understands. They can connect it to what they see.

Author: John Malam
Illustrator: Mike Foster
Year Published: 1998
ISBN: 0-689-81189-6

Summary

A picture book that describes various atmospheric conditions and explains how they are created and how they bring about particular weather.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, it described the processes of weather and how it happens. It also explains exactly what happens at a level a student understands. They can connect it to what they see.

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

Yes, a student may already have preconceived questions about weather. It is something they see and experience every day. The book goes into detail about things they are familiar with.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, they can make their own connections to things they already see every day.

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

Yes, it breaks down each weather phenomenon we see or know about. This is something you can teach over an entire unit.

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

Yes, it states facts about each weather phenomenon. Each page gas details of what happens within each type of weather as well. The book also lists fun facts too.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

No, the book does not explicitly distinguish the difference.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, the illustrations are made for young readers. they are labeled and go with captions. They are animated for young readers as well.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, it is animated and they state questions that students may ask in their everyday life as well.

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

No, there is no multicultural component. It does not mention a culture and it discusses all weather types. not just ones from particular areas.

Is the book free from gender bias?

The book does not discuss the gender of people.

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

Science and reading are the only disciplines notices in this book.

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

The book does not mention technology.

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