_____________________________________ Book Review

Book information:

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Review Information:

Adrian Estrada

Class period: 4th

Date: 3/22/11

Overview:

Written by Robin Kerrod. Published in the United States by DK publishing Co. 375 Hudson Street, New
York, New York 10014

It is a Non-fictional book

The book’s theme is to teach people about the universe and hove it was made, how it could end, and
about the different parts of the history of the universe. You will also learn about the different galaxies
and the wonders of the Universe.
Purpose: To tell about the universe and some of its components

The author’s purpose is to inform about the Universe and how it was made. The author’s purpose is also
to tell information about the planets and other things in our solar system.

Background information

Robin Kerrod writes for young people upon all aspects of science and technology, and on astronomy for
a more wider audience. Also a former winner of the COPUS (Committee On the Public Understanding of
Science) Junior Book Prize. He was a major contributor to the DK Science Encyclopedia.

Dk Publishing Company has a wide variety of books for many different audiences of age groups. They
also Published all of the Eyewitness books that are very informational to a variety of topics and subjects
Evaluation

Describe the book: Is it interesting, memorable, entertaining, instructive? Why?

Respond to the author's opinions: What do you agree with? And why? What do you disagree with? And
why?

Explore issues the book raises: What possibilities does the book suggest? Explain. What matters does
the book leave out? Explain.

Relate your argument to other books or authors: Support your argument for or against the author's
opinions by bringing in other authors you agree with.

Relate the book to larger issues: How did the book affect you? How have your opinions about the topic
changed? How is the book related to your own course or personal agenda.

Is this book useful?

Summary

Close with a direct comment on the book, and tie together issues raised in the review. Briefly restate
your main points and your thesis statement if your teacher requires it. If you like, you can offer advice
for potential readers. You may wish to give an overall rating (thumbs up, stars, 1 to 5).