Resources

Appropriate information resources related to the solar system/universe:

• Moon Connection: This website includes a diagram and explanation of the moon phases.
• http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases.phtml
• NASA for Kids: Students can explore the solar system through pictures, games, videas, and more.
• http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
• Kids Astronomy: Students can learn about the solar system, deep space, space exploration, civilian space travel, and the universe by watching videos, viewing animated diagrams, and reading informative texts
• http://www.kidsastronomy.com/
• Planets for Kids: This website has a lot of great facts and pictures about the planets, stars, moons, and asteroids
• http://www.planetsforkids.org/
• Nine Planets for Kids: Students can read informative texts on this website to learn about the planets.
• http://kids.nineplanets.org/

Children's Books related to the Moon:

Fiction:

• Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes: A story about a kitten who thought the full moon was a bowl of milk and tried to drink it.
• Henkes, K. (2004). Kitten's first full moon. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
• Many Moons by James Thurber: A story about a princess who wanted the moon, and the journey her father took to try to get it.
• Thurber, J. (1943). Many moons. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc.
• Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? by Martin Waddell: A story about a young bear who is scared of the dark and uses the moon to calm his fears.
• Waddell, M. (1988). Can't you sleep little bear?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Nonfiction:

• The Earth's Moon by Isaac Asimov: An informational text about the discovery of the moon, the moon's phases, exploring the moon, living on the moon, and many more interesting topics.
• Asimov, I. (1988). The earth's moon. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishing.
• Moon by Giles Sparrow: This informational text for children has information about where the moon is located, eclipses, myths and legends, and much more.
• Sparrow, G. (2001). Moon. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Library.
• The Moon by Helen H. Carey and Judith E. Greenberg: An informational texts that includes illstrations and text about moon phases, moon's effect on the ocean, moon theories, and more.
• Carey, H., & Greenberg, J. (1990). The moon . Milwaukee, WI: Raintree Publishers.
• Why Does the Moon Change Shape? by Isaac Asimov: This book gives a detailed explaination why the moon changes shapes.
• Asimov, I. (1991). Why does the moon change shape?. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Children's Books.
• Day and Night as the Earth Turns by Lynn M. Stone: This story gives a detailed information about how the Earth's rotation effects how the Earth sees moon.
• Stone, L. (1994). Day and night as the earth turns. Vero Beach, Florida: The Rourke Book Co., Inc.
• The Moon by Heather Miller: This informational text gives information about exploring the moon, moon theories, moon features, and more.
• Miller, H. (2008). The moon. New York, NY: Thomson Gale.
• Where Does the Moon Go? by Sidney Rosen: This book uses dialogue between kids and animals to discuss information about the moon.
• Rosen, S. (1992). Where does the moon go?. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc.

Apps related to the moon, solar system, or universe:

• Planet Finder: This application assists users in finding planets and stars by selecting a planet and guide phone as directed.
• http://planetfinderapp.info/
• Solar Walk: Through this application, students can view a large selection of space items in a 3D model
• http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solar-walk-3d-solar-system/id347546771?mt=8
• Sun Moon: This application allows users to view the moon/sun rise and set and the moon's phase and appearance
• http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sun-moon/id328744061?mt=8