This or That Animal Debate: A Rip-Roaring Game of Either/Or Questions

by Joan Axelrod-Contrada

Overview

Would you rather swim with a great white shark or a venomous jellyfish? In this fun-filled nonfiction book, young science fans test their decision-making skills with more than a dozen outrageous animal questions! From scary to gross to just plain silly, each question generates discussion and promotes critical thinking. Partnered with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read facts, this book invites readers to make informed decisions while prompting independent research. Perfect for soon-to-be scientists and adults alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429692724
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	This or That?
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	IG830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Joan Axelrod-Contrada is the author of more than 15 books for young people. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has written books about ghosts, mummies, and pesky critters. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her family.

Editorial Reviews

This book is a perfect choice for students to practice using the Common Core Standards in reading and science as they use the facts provided in the text to support their opinions as a young scientist while engaging in discussions with others. It is the perfect choice for teachers wanting to teach to the standards using a nonfiction, science–based text. In only 32 pages, the book is a valuable teaching tool that upper elementary teachers can use to make science lessons more interesting and get students thinking about the importance of weighing the facts when making difficult decisions. It is a must–have for science classrooms!

NSTA Science & Children