Download Annotated Bibliography/Webliography Solar System

Annotated Bibliography/Webliography
Solar System ~ Grade 3
This Bibliography/Webliography is designed to help with your research, as well
as, the children's research of the Solar System. The books and links below will
help you gather all of the information you will need to successfully plan and
implement a Solar System unit.
Children’s Books from the Franklin School Library
★ 523.2 Ada Adams, R., & Burns, R. (1983). Our wonderful solar system.
Mahwah, N.J.: Troll Associates.
Questions and answers provide basic information about the sun, planets,
asteroids, comets, and the formation of the solar system.
★ E 523.4 Bra Branley, F., & Malley, K. (1998). The planets in our solar system.
New York: HarperCollins.
Introduces the solar system and its nine planets. Includes directions for
making two models, one showing relative sizes of the planets and the
other their relative distances from the sun.
★ E 523.2 B Bredeson, C. (2003). The Solar System. New York, New York:
Children's Press.
An introduction to the planets of our solar system and other features
such as asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and moons.
★ 523.2 CAR Carson, M. (2014). How many planets circle the sun?: And other
questions about our solar system. New York, New York: Sterling Children's
Books.
Answers questions about the solar system, including which planet in the
solar system is the biggest, are there volcanoes on Mars, and more.
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★ 523.3 Col Cole, J., & Degen, B. (2010). Lost in the solar system. New York:
Scholastic. On a special field trip in the magic school bus,
Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the
solar system.
★ 523.2 Dav Davis, A. (1997). Our solar system. New York: PowerKids Press.
Briefly describes the sun, moon, and planets, as well as the force of
gravity that connects them.
★ 576.8 Dav Davis, A. (1997). Extraterrestrials: Is there life in outer space?
New York: PowerKids Press.
A good introduction to the conditions that lead to life arising on Earth and
where and how humans are seeking signs of life elsewhere in the
universe.
★ E 523.4 GIB Gibbons, G. (1993). The planets. New York: Holiday House.
Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the nine known
planets in Earth's solar system.
Adult Books from the Rahway Public Library
★ 523.2 NEW Beatty, J. (1981). The New solar system. Cambridge
[Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press ;.
As the definitive guide for the armchair astronomer, The New Solar
System has established itself as the leading book on planetary science
and solar system studies. Incorporating the latest knowledge of the solar
system, a distinguished team of researchers, many of them Principal
Investigators on NASA missions, explain the solar system with expert
ease.
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★ 523.2 SOL Caprara, G. (2003). The solar system. Toronto: Firefly Books. A
concise, illustrated guide to the solar system.
Just as explorers of the sixteenth century unveiled the night skies, the
Hubble space telescope and space probes such as Voyager, Pioneer and
Cassini are expanding our knowledge of the planetary world.
★ 523.1 CRO Croswell, K. (1998). Planet quest: The epic discovery of alien solar
systems. San Diego: Harcourt Brace.
A new era in the exploration of the universe has begun. In 1995, after
decades of intense scientific investigation, planet hunters discovered the
first alien solar system around a star like our own Sun. Since then, armed
with new insight and technology, astronomers have been discovering
planets at all exhilarating pace. Every day seems to bring us closer to
finding an Earthlike planet, perhaps harboring life, and the resolution of
the grandest human mystery of all: Are we alone?
★ 523.2 MIL Miller, R., & Hartmann, W. (2005). The grand tour: A traveler's
guide to the solar system (3rd ed.). New York: Workman Pub.
Hurricanes so enormous that the earth itself could be lost in one; a
volcano larger than the state of Missouri and higher than Everest; a
planet with a billion moons; a planet that rotates on its side; worlds made
of solid ice; a world where it rains gasoline. These are not inventions of
fantasy or science fiction, but are places that really exist-in our own solar
system.
★ 520 PAS Pasachoff, J., & Peterson, R. (1990). Peterson first guide to the solar
system. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Introduces information on the locations and characteristics of the
planets, sun, comets, meteors, and other objects in the solar system.
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Videos From the Rahway Public Library
❖ DVD 523.1 UNI Dolan, S. (Director). (2007). The universe. The complete
season one: Explore the edges of the unknown [Motion picture on DVD].
United States: New Video.
Disc 1: Tour the surface of Earth's life-giving star. Disc 2: Learn how the
place we call home formed in one of the most volatile regions of the Milky
Way. Disc 3: The Milky Way is only one of the over 100 billion galaxies
thought to exist, and each is composed of as many as a trillion stars. Disc
4: Gazing up from Earth, the Universe looks like a peaceful place where
placid stars pass across the night sky. Could there be other intelligent life
outside our solar system?
❖ DVD 520.076 AST Fetner, C. (Director). (1999). Astronomy [Motion picture on
DVD]. United States: Cerebellum Corp.
Video study aid for college astronomy courses.
❖ JDVD 500.5 MAG Jacobs, L., & Bastien, C. (Directors). (2003). The Magic
School Bus Space Adventures (videodisc) [Motion picture on DVD]. United
States: Warner Home Video.
Three episodes from the television series. In The Magic school bus Gets
Lost in Space the students go on a planetarium field trip and are
magically transported out of the earth's atmosphere into space where
they visit each of the nine planets. In The Magic School Bus Out of This
World they learn about gravity and meteors as an asteroid hurtles
toward Earth. In the last episode, The Magic School Bus Taking Flight they
learn about the basics of aerodynamics after they enter a model airplane
contest.
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Online Videos
❖ Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space for Kids - FreeSchool. (n.d.).
Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw
Here is an in-depth introduction to the Solar System and the planets that
are in it. From the sun to why poor Pluto is no longer considered a planet,
come along for a ride across the Solar System. FreeSchool is great for
kids!
❖ HOW IT WORKS: The International Space Station (1080p, 60fps). (n.d.).
Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGP6Y0Pnhe4
Learn how the international space station works.
❖ Learning About The Planets in Our Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved
November 22, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEXWxNbpTzU
A fun science lesson for children on the planets in our solar system. Start
with the inner planets and have a few laughs with Mercury, Venus, Earth,
and Mars before venturing out to the Outer Planets (a.k.a. the Gas Giants)
and talk to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. You will learn a few cool
facts about each before we zoom out from our planet, beyond the Milky
Way Galaxy, and the far reaches of the universe as we know it.
❖ National Geographic Live! - Solar System Exploration: 50 Years and
Counting. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htOtW0pD92Y
Join Bill Nye and leading NASA scientists as they celebrate 50 years of
enthralling solar system exploration, and look forward to what's to come.
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❖ Solar System 101. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/101-videos/solar-system-sci
How was our solar system born? Join scientists as they embark on a
journey into the mesmerizing mysteries of space. Hear their expert
theories, then decide for yourself.
❖ The Solar System Song (with lyrics). (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015,
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2prtmPEjOc
This song was written and performed by A.J. Jenkins. Video by KidsTV123.
It is a very catchy tune that the students will enjoy and the song will help
with remembering facts about the solar system.
Websites for Children
● All About the Solar System for Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015,
from http://mrnussbaum.com/space/solarsystem/
Learn information about the Solar System.
● DK Find Out! | Fun Facts for Kids on Animals, Earth, History and more! (n.d.).
Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.dkfindout.com/us/space/solar-system/
Information about The Solar System from the DK Find Out website for
kids. Improve your knowledge on our solar system for and learn more
with DK Find Out.
● Free Astronomy Website for Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015,
from http://www.planetsforkids.org/
On this website, you will find lots of information about our solar system
with lots of questions and answers and games for you to play. There is
also a color in section where you can download pictures and have fun.
Remember everything here is "Kid-friendly".
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● Fun Solar System Facts for Kids - Interesting Facts about the Solar
System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html
Check out the amazing space and astronomy facts for kids. Learn about
different space objects and enjoy a range of cool trivia.
● Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
http://interactivesites.weebly.com/solar-system.html
Explore several interactive websites on the Solar System.
● Our Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
Our solar neighborhood is an exciting place. The Solar System is full of
planets, moons, asteroids, comets, minor planets, and many other exciting
objects. Learn about Io, the explosive moon that orbits the planet Jupiter,
or explore the gigantic canyons and deserts on Mars.
● Solar System Exploration: Solar System 101. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21,
2015, from https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/
Describes NASA's program to explore the solar system.
● The Nine Planets Astronomy for Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015,
from http://kids.nineplanets.org/
The Nine Planets is a very comprehensive information site featuring the
planets of our solar system.
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Websites and Resources for Teachers
● 3rd Grade -- Solar System WebQuest. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015,
from
http://www.hasdhawks.org/webpages/phavanko/webquest1.cfm?subpag
e=1659405
WEBQUEST! You two have been selected to become the first astronauts
to visit the several planets of the solar system at one time! NASA wants to
learn more about the planets and they believe you two are the perfect
duo for the job. Your spaceship awaits you! NASA has provided you
enough fuel for your spaceship to travel for three weeks, so work quickly!
Now it’s time for you to climb aboard and get ready for one of the
greatest challenges of your life!
● 3rd Grade Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/fortuna_un/sofortuna/LearningWebsites/3rd/Solar-System.html
Find a PowerPoint, puzzles, games, and technology resources to help
complete your unit on the Solar System.
● Awesome Library - Science - Astronomy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22,
2015, from
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Science/Astronomy/Astrono
my.html
The website organizes the Web with 30,000 carefully reviewed resources,
including the top 5 percent in education.
● Grade 3 Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=solar%20system&term_meta
%5B%5D=solar%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=system%7Ctyped
Pinterest is a visual discovery tool that you can use to find ideas for all
your projects and interests dealing with the Solar System for Third
Graders.
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● Planets and Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/solar-system-planets.html
This is our collection of solar system, outer space, and planet worksheets
that you use for your Science lessons. This is a paid site, however there
are some free items.
● Solar System Worksheets. (n.d.). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from
http://www.jumpstart.com/parents/worksheets/solar-systemworksheets
Solar system worksheets are available in plenty for parents and teachers
who are teaching kids about the universe.
● Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.neok12.com/Solar-System.htm
Interesting videos, lessons, quiz games, interactive diagrams,
presentations and activities on solar system.
● Solar System Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.softschools.com/facts/space/solar_system_facts/650/
Facts about the Solar System to share with your students.
● Solar System: Everything You Need | Scholastic.com. (n.d.). Retrieved
November 21, 2015, from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/unit/solarsystem-everything-you-need
Lesson plans, interactive activities, and other resources to help students
learn about and explore our solar system.
● The Space Place. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/teachers_ss_images.htm
Provides printable color pictures of the Sun, Moon, Earth, and other
planets of the solar system. Includes Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter,
Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Halley's Comet, the asteroid Eros, and the
moons Charon, Io, Ganymede, and Titan.
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● Third Grade (Grade 3) Solar System Questions for Tests and Worksheets.
(n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
http://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Solar_System/Grade_3
You can create printable tests and worksheets from Grade 3 Solar
System questions!
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http://www.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo
Follett Destiny Franklin School. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
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Google. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from
https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en
Lesson Plan Central is an educator's guide to Free Lesson Plans, Webquests,
Worksheets, Student Links and Clipart. (All levels) http://lessonplancentral.com.
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Pinterest. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2015, from https://www.pinterest.com/
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