When Spring Comes

While I do think that this book will get students thinking about spring, I think that it is more introductory and not rich with information.

Author: Robert Maass
Year Published: 1994
ISBN: 0-8050-2085-3

Summary

This book goes over different things that can happen in spring. It has photographs instead of illustrations. This book presents an opportunity for students to learn about occasions in spring that they may not already be familiar with.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

While I do think that this book will get students thinking about spring, I think that it is more introductory and not rich with information.

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

This book presents things that could happen during spring, but doesn't give a lot of opportunity for questions. However, it has ideas that children could be unfamiliar with, so some questions could stem from that.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

I think this book may cause children to think about spring, but probably not very deeply. It doesn't have a lot of factual information about spring, but more about things that people experience during the spring time.

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

I do believe it is addressed, however, I don't believe that the true scientific nature of spring is thoroughly addressed in the text.

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

It is based of experiences, so it could be accurate to some, and not others. Also, there isn't a lot of facts about the spring in the text.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book is fact, however the students may not be able to identify with all parts of the book.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Yes, they are photographs, which helps illustrate the facts of the text.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes, the text is easy to understand for students and will engage them in thinking about spring.

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

Many diversities are represented, like race, gender, and age.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes, there are no biases in the photographs. Females are well represented.

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

This book could also be associated with social studies, because some social issues are discussed in the text.

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

Yes, different types of technology are represented in the text, like cameras and binoculars.

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