Wolves

No; it simply states a few facts about wolves and nothing else that could foster student's thought process.

• Author: Emily Gravett
• Illustrator: Emily Gravett
• Year Published: 2005
• ISBN: 9781416914914

Science Topics

• Earth Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

This book is about a rabbit checking out a book from the library about wolves. The book gives description about the wolf species and at the end, the book the rabbit checks out mentions the wolf diet. It says it eats rabbits and the rabbit who checked out the book was unaware that a wolf was following it. So as a result, the rabbit was eaten. But the author gives an alternative happy ending where the wolf that was following the rabbit was actually vegetarian so everyone lived happily ever after.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

No; it simply states a few facts about wolves and nothing else that could foster student's thought process.

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

Not really; this book basically gives facts about wolves but no other chances for readers to evaluate and question anything else about wolves.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Not really; again, the book just gives facts about wolves and no room for children to think of consider other elements of this species. However, it does allow for students to predict what will happen to the rabbit who reads the wolf book and is followed by a wolf.

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

Yes and no; yes if you were doing a specific informational overview of the wolf species. And no if you wanted to learn about wolfs in a habitat, not just an imaginary town with animals.

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

Yes; the information is accurate and precise. However the last alternative page at the end where it explains the rabbit wasn't eaten by the wolf and they ate pie is inaccurate but a cute twist to make the ending a happy one (in an alternative universe).

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes; in the beginning parts of the book, the story states facts about wolves and their characteristics. Then at the end with the alternative ending, it states this was just a  scene for those who wanted a non-eating-rabbit-ending.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

Some are; some pictures are accurate and let the reader see up close what a wolf may look like. At other times, the wolf is seen holding a fork and knife when about to eat the rabbit. But overall, yes.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes; for pre-k through 2nd grade, I would find this book appropriate.

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

This book is free from stereotyping, but does not have a multicultural component.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes; this book presents no genders through characters, illustrations, or through text.

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

Not really; it really just focuses on a few key elements of wolfs and nothing more.

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

No; other than mentioning the species of wolves, it doesn't articulate any other aspect of science.