Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I’m off to the Moon!

Yes, it gives a brief description of what it is like to travel to the moon. Including wearing a space suit, launching into space in a space ship, landing and walking on the moon, and the the process of returning to Earth.

• Author: Dan Yaccarino
• Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
• Year Published: 1997
• ISBN: 0590956108

Science Topics

• Space Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Prekindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Summary

A boy gets in a space-ship and takes a dangerous but exciting trip to the moon.

Evaluation

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

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

Yes, it gives a brief description of what it is like to travel to the moon. Including wearing a space suit, launching into space in a space ship, landing and walking on the moon, and the the process of returning to Earth.

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

Yes. Children will probably want to know more information about the child in the book. They might want to know how he got to space, how to put on a space suit, what it is like to walk on the moon.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes. The book gives children the children the space to imagine themselves as the child who is traveling to and exploring space and the moon.

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

This book is probably not be suited to teach a lesson and does not relate to any Pre-K through 1st grade science .

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

No, it is a made up story and does not have any sound scientific principles.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book does not distinguish between the two.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are great to grab the attention of a young reader but are not accurate.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The book is appropriate for the lower grade students. It uses grade appropriate language and illustrations.

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

There are no other races or cultures mentioned in the book, but it should be considered as free from stereotyping.

Is the book free from gender bias?

The only character in a the book is a boy, so technically the book is not free of gender bias. It depicts an astronaut/ scientist  as a male.

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

No, the story follows a very simple narrative of a child traveling to space and is more story line heavy than making connections to other disciplines.

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

Yes, the book does have a positive attitude towards science. There is an appreciation for the exploration of space and other celestial objects.