Representations of the moon in children's literature: an analysis of written and visual text.(Critical essay) From: Journal of Elementary Science Education | Date: January 1, 2008| Author: Trundle, Kathy Cabe; Troland, Thomas H.; Pritchard, T. Gail | COPYRIGHT 2008 Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract

This review focused on the written and visual representation of the moon in 80 children's books, including Caldecott Medal and Honor books over the past 20 years. Results revealed that many of these books misrepresent the moon and even reinforce misconceptions about lunar phases. Teachers who use children's literature that misrepresents the moon may unwittingly promote or reinforce alternative conceptions. Thus, teachers, parents, and library media specialists s...