Non-Fiction/Information Picture Book Analysis
Information Books (5)
One book about the human or animal body:
Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California’s Farallon Islands, by Katherine Roy
Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California’s Farallon Islands is written by Katherine Roy. This information text talks about the life of Great White Sharks and scientists who study them. It discusses what the sharks eat, how their body works, and what they are known for. I would recommend this book to any teacher who is teaching a science lesson on Great White Sharks. I would rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
Roy, K. (2014). Neighborhood sharks: Hunting with the great whites of Californias Farallon Islands. New York: David Macaulay Studio, Roaring Brook Press.
One book about the earth or space:
Lost in Outer Space: The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13, By Tod Olson
Lost in Outer Space: The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13 is written by Tod Olson. This information text discusses all about Apollo 13 in space. The purpose of the book is to inform people of the event that occurred when Apollo 13 had an explosion rip through it. The book is complete with photographs of the crew and diagrams of the spacecraft. I would recommend this up-close and personal look at the survival story of Apollo 13 to any teacher who is teaching about space or Apollo 13. I would rate the book a 5 out of 5 stars.
Olson, T. (2017). Lost in outer space: The incredible journey of Apollo 13. New York: Scholastic.
One book about a historical event in the United States:
Titanic: Voices from the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson
Titanic: Voices from the Disaster was written by Deborah Hopkinson. This information text discusses the events that occurred in 1912 with the Titanic sinking. The illustrations in the book show the design of the ship and why it was a disaster when it hit the ice burg. The purpose of the book is to inform people about the disaster and why there are always enough extra boats for all passengers in ships that are created nowadays. I would recommend this children’s book to children learning about the titanic and how it is important in American History. I would rate the book 5 out of 5 stars.
In-depth analysis:
The information in the book is accurate and authentic. This important event is history is very well known, so this book has all the information up-to-date and all the significant facts about the event are included. The intended audience is for younger ages, so the language is appropriate. The language in the text presents the information very clear to make it easier to understand. There is a reference page included and there are quotes from primary sources of the event cited in the book. The book also contains a table of contents, and glossary. The photographs in the book come straight from the event or correctly depict the exact situation. All visuals also are followed by captions to correctly identify pictures. The text and illustrations avoid stereotypes and only discuss the facts from the event. Different viewpoints are presented from primary sources as well.
Hopkinson, D. (2014). Titanic: Voices from the disaster. New York: Scholastic.
One book that teaches math concepts: The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon by Dayle Ann Dodds, Tracy Mitchel
Dodds, D. (2005). The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon. Candlewick.
The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon is written by Dayle Ann Dodds and Tracy Mitchel. This book is great for children learning division or just being introduced to division. The purpose of this book is to inform students of division strategies while keeping it fun and entertaining. The story is all about a mathematical marathon where racers run and then get thrown into obstacles that split them up into groups. This shows an example of dividing when students are reading and following along. I would recommend this book to a teacher who is introducing division to her students. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
One book of your choice (e.g. your hobbies, interests, travel, etc.):
This is the World by Miroslav Sasek
This is the world is written by Miroslav Sasek. This informational text goes on a journey to all the biggest cities around the world. This book is perfect to display traveling and show students all different cultures from around the world. On each page in the book, it discusses a new city in a different country. The purpose of this book is to inform students of diversity and different places around the world other than their own home. I would recommend this book to any teacher who is teaching about global concepts. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Sasek, M. (2014). This is the world. Universe Publishing.