Children's Science Book Database

Wonderful Winter

  1. This book fosters does not foster many development of processes.
  • Author: Bruce Goldstone
  • Year Published: 2016
  • ISBN: 978-0-8050-9981-2

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Summary

Winter is a season of wondering and waiting. We wonder why some trees lose their leaves while others stay green all winter long. We wait for the first snowfall-and then wonder at how amazing each snowflake is. We wonder how animals manage to live in the cold. And we can't wait to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

  1. This book fosters does not foster many development of processes.

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

  1. Yes, the book poses various questions and then answers the questions with factual information.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

  1. Because the book poses questions before each description, it encourages student to think for themselves and maybe form an answer to the question.

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

  1. It is addressed in appropriate ways because of the examples provided with the illustrations.

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

  1. It is based on scientific principles but I do not know how much of it is accurate because there are a lot of opinions encompassed in this book.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

  1. This book distinguishes between fact and fiction but not between fact and opinion which is fiction I guess.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

  1. The illustrations match the text and questions so they are clear and accurate.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

  1. This book has harder terms so I believe that it is not written at the level of my students.

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

  1. This book is free from stereotyping and there is a multicultural component through the illustrations

Is the book free from gender bias?

  1. The book is free from gender bias because multiple genders are represented

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

  1. There is a close association between science and math in this book

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

  1. Yes, this book portrays science in a very positive light