Books
Why Do We Have Day and Night?
Anthony Lewis, 1996, published by Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, ISBN 0600587797
A clear, well-illustrated discussion of day and night cycles for children ages 4–8. Moon phases and seasons are also presented.
Day and Night (Let's Explore Series)
Henry Pluckrose, 2001, published by Gareth Stevens, ISBN 0836829581
The reasons for day and night are presented in easy-to-read text with large print and photographs for young children, ages 4&ndMay 12, 2005ects on people are explained.
What Makes Day and Night?
Franklyn Branley, 1999, published by Bt Bound Publishers, ISBN 0808523775
Branley presents an illustrated explanation of Earth's rotation in a straightforward manner for young children ages 7–8. The text includes an experiment to demonstrate the concept of day and night.
What Makes the Seasons?
Megan Montague Cash, Viking Children's Books, 2003, ISBN 067003598X
The changing seasons are depicted as a little girl and her cat explore each time of year. A good read-aloud for children ages 4–8 and a springboard for more thorough investigations.
Celebrate Seasons/Book and CD Kit
Sara Jordan, Sara Jordan Publishing, 1999, ISBN 1894262034
Jordan offers a collection of 10 songs and activities to celebrate and learn about the seasons, including solstices and equinoxes, and how seasons differ in different parts of the world.
Isaac Asimov, Gareth Stevens Publishers, 1997, ASIN 0836804392
Asimov offers a simple, thorough explanation of seasons with illustrations and photographs for children ages 7–11. Seasonal aspects of migration, hibernation, and celebrations are integrated into the discussion.
Sunshine Makes the Seasons
Franklyn Branley, Harper Trophy, 1986, ISBN 0064450198
Children ages 5–8 will enjoy the scores of colorful illustrations in this easy-to-read text. Emphasis is placed on the causes of seasonal change and includes a useful demonstration with a pencil and an orange.
Why Does the Moon Change Its Shape?
Patricia J. Murphy, Powerkids Press, 2004, ISBN 0823962342
Murphy acquaints young readers ages 5–10 with Moon phases by offering clear explanations, full-color photos, and a glossary of terms.
The Moon and You
E. C. and Robin Krupp, HarperCollins, 2000, ISBN 0688178189
Ancient Moon lore, scientific facts, data, and humor are blended to provide a detailed description behind moon phases. This kid-friendly approach and beautiful illustrations will delight and inform children (and adults!) of all ages. A good read-aloud selection for educators.
The Best Book of the Moon
Ian Graham, Kingfisher/Houghton Mifflin, 1999, ISBN 0753451743
In Graham's book are the answers to questions children ages 7–11 want to know, including short sections on eclipses and why the Moon seems to change shape.
The Moon
Carmen Bredeson, Franklin Watts Publishing, 1998, ISBN 0531203085
Bredeson presents comprehensive coverage of a variety of Moon-related facts and topics, from Moon superstitions and myths to exploration. Photos enhance the clear and concise text for children ages 8–12.
The Creeping Tide
Gail Herman and John Nez, 2003, Kane Press, ISBN 1575651289
Herman and Nez present a book on tides for children ages 9–12 from the ''science solves it" series.
Death From Space: What Killed the Dinosaurs
Isaac Asimov, Gareth Stevens, 1994, ISBN 0836811291
Asimov introduces young readers ages 5–12 to interstellar bodies that could have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Killer Rocks from Outer Space
Steven Koppes, Lerner Publishing Group, 2004, ISBN 0822528614
Children ages 10–13 will learn about Near Earth Objects including topics such as past impacts, the future threat of impacts and defending planet Earth.
Cosmic Debris
Isaac Asimov, Gareth Stevens, 1994, ISBN 0836811305
Small rocky bodies found in our solar system are examined by Asimov in a book for children ages 6–12. Includes a chapter on asteroids — a threat to earth?
Asteroid Impact
Doug Henderson, Dial Books, 2000, ISBN 0803725000
Young readers ages 10–13 learn about Near Earth Objects in this explanation of asteroids, dinosaur extinction and our future here on Earth.
Asteroids, Comets, And Meteors
Gregory Vogt, Millbrook Press, 1996, ISBN 1562946013
Vogt offers children ages 4–8 an introduction to asteroids, comets, and meteors and their impact on Earth's past.
The Sun (Eye on the Universe)
Niki Walker and Bobbie Kalman, 2000, Crabtree Publishing, ISBN 0865056927
The relationship between our Sun and Earth is explained in this book for young children ages 4-8. Photographs and illustrations augment the text.
Our Very Own Star: The Sun
NASA's Central Operation of Resources (NASA CORE) Set of booklets to help children ages 5-9 investigate solar flares, sunspots, and why scientists study our Sun. Available on line with graphics, text, interaction, and animation in both English and Spanish. Go to http://core.nasa.gov/index.html and type in "Our Very Own Star: The Sun."
Secrets of Our Sun: A Closer Look at Our Star (Space Explorer)
Patricia Barnes-Svarney, 2000, Raintree/Steck-Vaughn, ISBN 0739822241
Children ages 9-12 are included as part of a team of scientists exploring the birthplace of stars. They explore how solar scientists use state-of-the-art instruments in their study of our Sun and learn about solar winds, sunspots, and other solar phenomena.
The Sun
Ron Miller, 2002, 21st Century Books, ISBN 0761323554
NASA photos and space paintings illustrate this account of the Sun's past, present, and future and its effects on Earth. Instructions for building a safe pinhole solar projector are included in this book for children ages 9-14.
A Look at the Sun (Out of this World Series)
Ray Spangenburg, Kit Moser, Diane Moser, 2001, Franklin Watts, Incorporated, ISBN 0531117642
An in-depth look at our Sun along with a unique graphic timeline; biographical sidebars; sidebars on scientific theories, tables, and charts; and a resources section are presented in this compendium of solar information for young astronomers ages 12-16.
Secrets of the Aurora Borealis
Syun-Ichi Akasofu, Alaska Geographic Society, 2002, ISBN 1566610583
Intended for general audiences, this is a science-based introduction to auroras.
Aurora: The Mysterious Northern Lights
Candace Savage, Firefly Books, 2001, ISBN 1552095835
Savage explains why and how northern lights occur, what makes them move the way they do, and where they come from.
Northern Lights: The Science, Myth, and Wonder of Aurora Borealis
Calvin Hall, Sasquatch Books, 2001, ISBN 1570612900
Both the myth and science behind the Northern Lights are covered in this book for older children and adults.
Cosmic Company: The Search for Life in the Universe
Seth Shostak and Alex Barnett, Cambridge University Press, 2003, ISBN: 0521822335
Good introduction for general audiences wanting to know about why scientists think life might exist on other worlds.
Mars: A Warmer Wetter Planet
Jeff Kargel, Springer-Praxis, 2004, ISBN: 1852335688
A book for older children and adults that covers recent Mars topics including does life exist today or has life existed in the past.
May 27, 2009
