Children's Science Book Database

Weather: Poems for All Seasons

This book doesn't really foster the development of processes.
  • Author: Lee Bennett Hopkins
  • Illustrator: Melanie Hall
  • Year Published: 1994
  • ISBN: 0-06-444191-1

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Summary

Organized into categories such as Sun. Wind & Clouds, Rain & Fog, and Snow & Ice, this book has plenty of poems about weather to choose from.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book doesn't really foster the development of processes.

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

The poems in this book do provide an opportunity for students to ask and answer questions.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This book does encourage children to think for themselves as they have to read the poems, make inferences, and analyze the poems to understand their meaning.

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

The science topic is addressed in numerous ways appropriate for a lesson. Because it us a compilation of  poems, there are many topics that could fit into different lesson plans.

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

Yes, the poems are all very accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book doesn't really distinguish between fact and fiction, mostly because it is the majority, if not all, of the information is factual.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear, accurate, and beautiful.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

This book is great for students of the intermediate grades as it teaches about science through poems.

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

This book can be considered multicultural as the drawing show people of different colors. There doesn't seem to be any obvious stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, this book is free from gender bias.

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

Yes, this book shows the association between science and language arts.

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

This book presents a positive attitude toward science, but doesn't really mention technology.