Stephen P. KramerBesprekingen

There are hidden worlds in nature that you can see only through the lenses of powerful microscope. This book examines objects most people have never even thought about: a mosquito’s foot, a crystal of sugar, a grain of pollen, the delicate hairs on a blade of grass.

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This book is a good book to teach kids about the scientific method, it is kind of old though and since science is always changing I would probably get a more recent book. It makes science interesting to kids because it's more like a story than a text book. There are stories in each chapter about kids asking questions about real life things. It also included errors some people make when doing the scientific method.

this books talks about science questions, with answering them, it goes over how to use the scientific method, goes over with certain steps how to find something out.( question, gather info, hypothesis, test. this book is great fro elementary aged kids to learn about science and how to experiment.

Informational: Science
Grade level: 3rd-5th
Key words: Snowy Mountains, avalanches
Possible topics: I could use this book to teach my students about avalanches and where/how they occur, and I could teach about how to stay safe when you are traveling in snowy mountains.

I really liked how this book told miniature stories within the chapters. To me it really shows the reader how much we use science in our daily lives just by simply asking questions about life. I know students usually understand rather quickly that math is used in everyday life, but I don't think that they realize how much science is involved also. I think that because of the way it is told like a story, children are more likely to pay attention to detail and really understand what the author is trying to portray. And, when you tell students "we are going to be scientists today" they generally get excited (or in my past experiences they do).

Warren Faidley is an artist of capturing dangerous meteorological moments on camera. He has risked his life numerous times to bring the power of thunderstorms to a popular audience. His interest in thunderstorms began in his childhood when he rode his bike into a dust-devil. Stephen Kramer writes this biography of Warren Faidley, while trying to spread an awareness of the difficulties and dangers of storm-chasing. Faidley's adventures in storm chasing are used as a pretext to teach some scientific facts about weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes.

All of the pictures were taken by Warren Faidley, and are unique in some way described by the text. Faidley's famous close-up of a lightning bolt includes the story of its capture. There are also snippets from Faidley's diary as a storm chaser that are intriguing from the point of view of someone who imagines storm-chasing might be an easy or fascinating task. Storm chasing can be as challenging as a game of chess. Faidley and Kramer bring the reality and hazards of this occupation to light. An attractive book for all ages because Faidley's photographs bring the experience of dangerous weather near.

This was a great explanation of the scientific method. I appreciate that included common errors people make when they try to answer questions (e.g., applying the wrong information to the situation or cherry picking evidence so you come to the conclusion that you want). Excellent explanation of the use and importance of control vs experimental groups. My kids really enjoyed the narrative style. I know my four-year-old didn't get much out of it as far as an understanding of the scientific method goes, but he enjoyed the book while his eight-year-old sister "got it" a little better.

We got this one from the library, but I might end up buying a copy. I gave it four stars rather than five just because I feel nervous about the suggestion that my children find a dead snake and put it in the freezer, even if it's a suggestion made in jest. Luckily, we don't live in snake-rich country.

This book is a reasonable introduction to the scientific method for children. The steps are broken down in an easy to understand and simplistic style children can understand. I did find the book a little wordy so I wouldn't recommend this for children under the ages of 8.

Good read. Simplifies the process of the scientific method for kids in a tangible way. Teaches children to think, reason, and observe scientifically while encouraging insight and imagination.½

Stephen Kramer and Dennis Kunkel offer a view into a world that few get to experience in this fascinating look into the life of a scientist. Through the use of electron microscope images and½

This is an introduction book to scientific processes. This book tells a story, but it is done so children know how to “think like scientist”. This book walks readers through how to ask a question, answer that question, use scientific method, and conclude by taking a look at what they now know. It mainly revolves around children asking and answering questions. Since this is the main goal of scientists, this is an important focus for teaching science and how to do science.

This book was written to interest students in grades 3-6 and is on a 5.0 reading level.

In the classroom it is always good to relate learning to everyday situations. This book does just that. It shows children how we use the scientific method in our everyday lives to answer questions.

"How to Think Like a Scientist: Answering Questions by the Scientific Method" is a book that breaks down the scientific method into easy steps for children. The steps are explained using fictional problems that someone may have. I like this book because it discusses how scientist are investigators and out to answer questions they have. The students will want to be scientist on their own time! Although I tagged this book for 4-6 grades, I will be using it in my 3rd grade class as a read aloud to introduce inquiry. I think 3rd graders would be able to understand it with some support.

Many children how are first learning science have to learn the basic methods and steps of science. Also, children have questions about how do they know if science are correct or where do you find the right answers? This book shows children how scientist find answers. It also shows children the Scientific method and how they can use it. Also give children experiments to make them use the processes to help them like a scientist. This is a really good book for children who are just starting to learning about science and how to conduct experiments.

This book reads like an adventure novel. It introduces the main character, Warren Faidley,and explains how he became a storm chaser. Between these introductions, though, the author provides background information on relevant meteorological terms. Portions of the book detail specific experiences Faidley recalls from his early days in photographing lightening and the section on hurricanes is supplemented with Faidley's journal entries from the days before and after Hurricane Andrew. An important feature of the book, in my opinion, is that all of the photographs used were taken by Faidley. The photographs are spectacular and the text is hard-to-resist engaging; this book would be equally excellent for perusing the pictures or getting caught up in the excitement of Faidley's storm catcher stories.

This was more of a series of facts with illustrations than a story or living book. More of a science book than history. Informative but not terribly engaging.

Fascinating pictures and a great attention getter for students who are interested in becoming a scientist.

There is some useful information included in this book, but I think a hands on application of the subject would be more beneficial for students. Classroom use: Maybe could be used as a supplement activity for kids working hands on with microscopes.

A picture book for older students that informs on the rainbow. In the 1300's there was much superstition about rainbows, but that not did not stop the curious monk who was determined to find out all he could about these colorful images. Although his fellow friars are critical of the time he spends in scientific investigation rather than prayer, Theodoric pursues his reading of the ancient greeks and own experiments on the subject of rainbows. A picture storybook to read aloud to upper elementary especially when a scientific or educational motivation theme is wanted.

This is book is fun and accessible for readers aged 6 and up. It is not too bogged down with facts and details, but is definitely informative. It has somewhat of a narrative about "cavers" and the many different types of caves. The photographs are great, too.

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Intermediate
Nonfiction Text

*A personal literature connection would be for students that are really interested in the outdoors and in our Colorado Rockies and backcountry. This nonfiction could stimulate that interest even more.

Beautiful pictures taken from a microscope by Steve and Dennis. This informaiton book has a lot of information about scientists, what they do, different types of microscopes, etc. I think children would love this book, because of the pictures alone.

EducatingParents.org rating: Approved