Kiley Mullane

LIS 773
April 2, 2014

Collection Development
To develop a collection that supports the Next Generation Science Standards
specific standard of Earths Place in the Universe for first grade through fifth
grade, I consulted a variety of resources both through the Rebecca Crown Library as
well as open access sources. I utilized various databases and resources available
through the Rebecca Crown Library such as Childrens Core Collection, Primary
Search, Childrens Literature Comprehensive Database and NoveList. I found
Childrens Core Collection to be the most helpful in this instance. Most of the
resources I focused on were nonfiction and Childrens Core Collection offered a
variety of resources that were recently published. As science is a field that is
regularly outdating itself, it is important to maintain an up to date collection. The
solar system, space, the universe and earths role in it is a complex and wide
reaching topic. Developing a collection that provided up to date and valid
information that was accessible for children from age six to eleven required books in
a wide array of reading levels. To ensure the collection was well developed I also
consulted a variety of open access resources such as Barnes and Noble, Amazon
and specific publishers such as World Book and Britannica. These resources were
particularly helpful to determine prices but also to learn more about materials and
read more reviews on them. The most difficult materials to research were
databases. Most databases that are designed for children were not specifically
about the solar system, the universe, earth or space in general. Rather they were
general databases on a variety of topics and subjects. Once I determined which
database was easily navigated while still providing valuable information discovering
the price was still difficult. I contacted the vendors directly to discover institutional
prices. While this was time consuming, it was essential to determine if the
databases fit within the 1500.00 budget.
Determining if the materials supported the Earths Place in the Universe
standard of NGSS was just as important as ensuring that the materials fit within the
budget. Each grade has different requirements. Developing a collection that met
all of the requirements was challenging. First grade standards include observation
of the sun, moon and stars and learning how to describe patterns associated with
them. Second grade standards include learning about earth events. Fifth grade
standards include learning about the difference in distances from earth to various
stars as well as learning about earths orbit. While all of these standards fall under
the umbrella of Earths Place in the Universe, each standard is different enough to
require specific materials. While some books that were selected were specific in

nature, others such as science encyclopedias are much wider in scope. Despite the
fact that some of these sources did not exclusively focus on earth or the universe,
the information that did made them valuable resources for the collection.
The resources chosen all align with at least one part of the NGSS standards
for Earths Place in the Universe. As specific standards align with certain grades,
materials on those topics reflect the reading level of that grade. As reading levels
can differ amongst students, I ensured that materials selected fit the specific grade
level as well as the grade levels bordering a specific grade. Materials that
supported standards of younger grades such as first or second include many
pictures and are not too text heavy. The materials chosen reflect and support the
NGSS standards for Earths Place in the Universe. As such they will help support
teachers lesson plans and curriculums. The resources selected received positive
reviews from reviewers such as School Library Journal, or Kirkus Review.
Kids Info Bits is an online database that covers a variety of topics, including history.
All of its articles are aimed at school age children and come from newspapers,
periodicals and magazines. It is easy to use, with icons for each topic and many
subtopics. There is a section for United States history and more specifically the
Revolutionary War. There is also a search bar where a topic or person can be typed
in as well. The databases design and colorful icons appeal to children of all ages
and abilities and make researching fun and easy to do. Articles are informative and
age appropriate without using patronizing language. This can be accessed through
the librarys website with a library card or at the library on the computers in the
Childrens Department.

Annotated Bibliography
Aguilar, David A. Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond.
National Geographic Childrens Books, 2013. Print.
This attractive compendium of information about space is encyclopedic in the sense
that its scope is broad. The facts are presented in two- to eight-page highly
illustrated articles within five thematic sections. The first section, What We Know,
comments on matters as diverse as the big bang, dark energy, near-earth objects,
and solar storms. The two longest sections are the tour of our solar system
(including dwarf planets and the Oort cloud) and the outward-looking presentation
on stars, galaxies, and the universe. The final sections, Are We Alone? and
Dreams of Tomorrow, look to the future. The articles are clearly written and
informative, but the visuals steal the show. Beautifully reproduced on heavy, glossy
pages, the illustrations include Aguilars often striking, imaginative artwork as well
as many excellent images from NASA. While the large pictures often show
dramatically lit views of stars, galaxies, and planets, the smaller pictures include
useful cutaway views of planets and stars. An informative volume at a very
reasonable price. Grades 5-8. --Carolyn Phelan Book list
The overview of the solar system as well as the universe supports the NGSS
standards for fifth grade. Understanding the relative distances of stars from Earth
as well as the suns distance from Earth and how that affects the apparent
brightness is supported by this text. While some of the text is aimed at a higher
grade level, the pictures make it an appealing resource for many grade levels and a
helpful teaching tool for teachers.

Baines, Rebecca. Every Planet has a Place: A Book about Our Solar System.
National Geographic, 2008. Print.
Presents factual, clearly-written information on [the solar system]. . . . Readers
curiosity will be piqued by the vibrant color photographs, accommodating
illustrations, large font size, and helpful captions. Special features include drawings
superimposed over photographs, and a zigzag path at the end of . . . [the] book
prompting readers to further explore the topic in new and fun ways. SLJ
This is aimed at a younger grade level and provides students with information about
the solar system, especially Earths role in the solar system. Orbits are describes,
as well as activities to help students better understand the concept. This supports
the first grade NGSS standard of Earths place in the Universe where students are
expected to be able to describe and understand the patterns of motions of the sun,
moon and stars.

Explore the Solar System. Chicago: World Book, 2011. Print.

This series of books includes images, charts and diagrams as well as easy to read
text. Included are articles on the sun and stars which fulfills the fifth grade
standards as well as articles on Earth including its formation and changes over time
which is part of the fourth grade standards. Divided into nine books, many students
can utilize the series at once. The pictures and graphics make it especially
appealing for younger readers.

Gaff, Jackie. Looking at Earth: How does it Change? Enslow Publishers, 2008. Print.
Provides a look at Earth, its relationship to the sun, earthquakes, volcanoes, and
how people can help the planet. -Publisher's note
Fills a huge void in elementary science collections. . . . Text is arranged in succinct
chunks, giving important facts without overwhelming readers. . . . [This] is an
essential addition. -Library Media Connect
Looking at Earth: How does it Change? Specifically supports both the second grade
and fourth grade standards of Earths place in the Universe. Earth events such as
earthquakes and volcanoes are explained as well as rock formations and layers.
Earths relationship to the sun helps support the first grade standard of differences
in hours of daylight throughout the year.

Goldsmith, Mike (ed). The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia. Kingfisher, 2012. Print.
In this book, "[Mike] Goldsmith skims the history of astronomy and space
exploration, tours the solar system and the universe beyond, then closes with
glances at dark matter and other undiscovered territory." A "spread on Global
Positioning Systems" is included along with "digital images" as illustrations. (Kirkus)
The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia gives readers a general overview of space, the
solar system, and the many components that make up the universe. The general
nature of the encyclopedia helps to meet a variety of the NGSS Earths place in the
Universe standards, including first grade in which students learn to make
observations about the sun, moon and stars patterns of movement, or orbits.

Goodman, Susan E., Slack, Michael (ill). How do You Burp in Space?: And Other Tips
Every Space Tourist Needs to Know. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2013. Print.
In this children's book, author Susan E. Goodman "gives readers who will be the first
generation of true space tourists general advice about how to prepare for the trip,

what to pack, what food and accommodations will be like, and recreational
opportunities both in Earth's orbit and on the moon. She also highlights some
hazards, such as drinking carbonated drinks: Burping in microgravity brings up more
than just CO2." (Kirkus Reviews)
This is an engaging book that presents fun facts and information about space and
potential space travel. While it does not specifically support a NGSS standard, it
gives readers an introduction to space and the universe and hopefully motivates
students into further reading on Earths place in the universe.

Hansen Rosanna. Seven Wonders of the Sun and other Stars. Twenty-First Century
Books, 2011. Print.
This book by Rosanna Hansen is part of the Seven Wonders series and looks at the
sun and other stars. Have you ever wondered how stars are born? Or what happens
inside a black hole? Or how to safely view a solar eclipse? This book tells you the
answersand much more. (Publisher's note)
Aimed at a slightly older reader, it is perfect book for fifth graders. The focus is
specifically on stars and the sun, which is part of the fifth grade NGSS standards for
Earths place in the Universe. Fifth graders are expected to differentiate between
Earths relationship with the sun and its relationship with other stars including
apparent brightness and distance. This book provides many images as well as
information at a grade appropriate level.

Hughes, Catherine D., Augilar, David A. National Geographic Kids First Big Book of
Space. National Geographic Childrens Books, 2012. Print.
This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First
Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders
of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect
for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of
space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into universe.
Publisher
The first chapter focuses on the sun, moon and Earth, which is the same focus as
the first grade NGSS standards for Earths place in the Universe. With an easy to
read text and a great deal of pictures it is perfect for beginning readers.

Kids InfoBits. Gale Cenage Learning, n.d. Web.

Kids Info Bits is an online database that covers a variety of topics, including science,
the solar system, and Earth. All of its articles are aimed at school age children and
come from newspapers, periodicals and magazines. It is easy to use, with icons for
each topic and many subtopics. There is a specific science section, under which
resources pertaining to the NGSS standards for Earths place in the Universe can
be found. There is also a search bar where a topic or person can be typed in as
well. The databases design and colorful icons appeal to children of all ages and
abilities and make researching fun and easy to do. Articles are informative and age
appropriate without using patronizing language.

Klein, Laurie Allen, Whitt, Kelly Kizer. Solar System Forecast. Sylvan Dell Publishing,
2012. Print.
Young astronauts preparing to blast off might want to check out these planetary
weather forecasts first.
A friendly, green-skinned TV weatheralien (he calls himself a "weatherman" in the
text) begins with the Sun ("active today, with dark sunspots scattered across the
surface") and moves on to each planet in turn. There are additional reports for the
moon Titan ("a 100% chance of very chilly methane-rain drizzle today!") and the
dwarf planet Pluto. Klein provides painted scenes featuring space-suited
commuters, melted or frozen science gear and views of prominent storms, from a
hurricane on Earth to Jupiter's Great Red Spot. Readers in search of specific highs,
lows and other meteorological data will be well served by the charts, tables,
diagrams, quizzes and other enrichment material both at the end and online on the
publisher's site.
Solar System Forecast compares Earth and its environment to that of the other
planets. Also presented is information on the sun, which supports the first grade
standards that include observation of the sun and its patterns of movement. Filled
with pictures it is an easy book for a young reader to navigate on their own. Its
format, following space travelers through the solar system lends itself to reading out
loud to a classroom of students.

Low, Mordecai-Mark Mac, Abramson, Andra Serlin. Inside Stars. Sterling Childrens
Books, 2011. Print.
On full but not crowded-looking pages, the captions, vocabulary words and
digestible blocks of text are set into and around an engagingly diverse mix of
cutaway views, digital paintings and eye-widening deep-space photographs. . . .
There's plenty here to stimulate both random browsers and confirmed young sky
watchers. Kirkus

Inside Stars provides readers with a great deal of information on stars, including
how they form, are classified but also their effect on planet earth. The differences
between the sun and other stars is also explained, which is part of the fifth grade
NGSS standards for Earths place in the Universe.

Orme, Helen, Orme, David. Inside Earth: Explore and Understand How Our Earth
Works. QEB Pub, 2011. Print.
For grade levels two through six, it is presented with pictures as well. Orme and
Orme explain how fossils are made, how rocks are formed and how there are
different types of rocks as well as how old the Earth is and how rock layers are
formed over time. This book supports the second grade standards which focus on
earth events and the speed of their occurrence as well as fourth grade standards
which focus on rock formations and fossils in rock layers as evidence of Earths
changing landscape over time. This book appeals to a wide range of readers and
interests which makes it a valuable resource for a school library collection.
Portman, Michael. Are there Other Earths? Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2013. Print.
Author Michael Portman presents information "about the other planets that
scientists have discovered through accessible text, fun fact boxes, and amazing
photographs. They will be introduced to amazing scientific tools including the Kepler
telescope, which has assisted in locating many planets outside of our solar system.
The question of other planets sustaining life, as it is on Earth, has been plaguing
scientists and . . . readers will speculate whether there are habitable planets and if
people could move to them or not." (Publisher's note)
While this text does not specifically support a single standard of the NGSS Earths
place in the Universe it provides students with background information on earth,
what makes earth unique from other planets and what conditions are necessary for
life to exist on a planet.

Spilsbury, Louise, Spilsbury, Richard. Fossils. Heinemann Library, 2011. Print.

Enhanced by plenty of photos, digital paintings, and diagrams, [this examination] of
[fossils treats its topic] in unusual detail. [It] describes distinguishing characteristics,
creation, history, . . . and human uses in [a] central [narrative] with additional notes,
suggestions for activities during walks outside, and occasional thumbnail
biographies of scientists in side boxes. [The] volume ends with a simple activity. SLJ
The use of diagrams as well as pictures makes it an engaging read while also
allowing a more independent reader to navigate the text with ease. Its focus on
fossils fits in the fourth grade standard for NGSS which requires students to identify

evidence from fossils and rock formations within rock layers as evidence of a
changing landscape over many years. The additional notes and activity suggestions
are useful for teachers and allow for many students to be actively utilizing the
resource.

Steffora, Tracey. Seasons of the Year. Heinemann Library, 2011. Print.

Written at a first grade reading level, large font and many pictures make it easy for
the beginning reader to follow along. It supports the first grade standard that
students should be able to make observations and relate the time of year to how
many hours of daylight in comparison to other times of the year. The many pictures
make it an excellent choice for teachers to read aloud to their classes.

Taylor, Charles (ed). The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. Kingfisher, 2011. Print.
Entries feature a visually appealing balance of colorful illustrations and text, certain
to appeal to both casual browsers and students alike. In addition, the
illustrations . . . nicely complement the text. Explanations are clear and accessible,
and the writing is lively and engaging. . . .[T]his eye-catching, updated edition
would be a welcome addition to elementary- and middle-school libraries and public
libraries and a good replacement for those who own the previous edition.
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia covers a wide array of science related
information, including space, earth history, rock layers and fossils. The breadth of
information fulfills first through fifth grade standards of Earths place in the
Universe especially fourth grade which focuses on rock formations and fossils
found in rock layers which supports changes in the Earth over time as well as fifth
grade standards which include distance and the apparent brightness of stars and
changes in length and direction of shadows due to time of day and season.

The World Book Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book,
2011. Print.
This work has more than 2,100 short entries in a single alphabetical arrangement.
There are entries for kinds of science . . . as well as for tools, concepts, discoveries,
and people. Each entry has at least one large color illustration. Spread through the
volumes is more than 60 simple science experiments that might also be used as the
basis for science-fair projects.- Booklist
A traditional print encyclopedia that focuses solely on science. While other topics
not related to space and the universe are included it is still an essential library

resource. Easy to browse, the articles cover a wide range of topics and information
that help students to meet the NGSS standards.

Young, Beverly, Dorion, Christiane. How the World Works: A hands-on guide to our
amazing planet. Templar Books, 2010. Print.
Grade 35Limiting its purview to the physical world (alas), this pop-up survey
devotes pages or spreads to Earth's history and structure, the origins of life, plate
tectonics, the water cycle, weather, ocean currents, the carbon cycle, greenhouse
effect, plants, and food chains. In snippets of text tucked into every available nook,
Dorion provides commentary ranging from basic information on seasons and other
cycles to abbreviated catalogs of cloud types and kinds of boundaries between
tectonic plates. Mansfield's special effects are really the strong suit here. In contrast
to small, if occasionally lively, painted illustrations and a low-key overall color
scheme, the sturdy moving parts offer a stimulating array of movements, from an
inset flip booklet showing the continents in motion on one spread and an unusually
tall pop-up mountain range rearing up on the next to an array of large pull-out tabs
and turn wheels. Far too broadly focused to have much research value, this is
nonetheless a worthwhile purchase for its unusual potential in displays and
demonstrations.John Peters, New York Public Library
This text supports the specific second grade standards, where students must learn
how to utilize various sources to explain how earth events such as volcanoes,
mountains and earthquakes can occur at many different speeds. It is written at an
appropriate reading level and while other information is also provided it does not
detract away from its helpfulness in supporting the NGSS standards for Earths
place in the Universe.
Budget

Aguilar, David A. Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond.
National Geographic Childrens Books, 2013. Print.
17.50
Baines, Rebecca. Every Planet has a Place: A Book About Our Solar System.
National Geographic, 2008. Print.
14.95
Explore the Solar System. Chicago: World Book, 2011. Print.
285.00

Gaff, Jackie. Look at Earth: How does it Change? Enslow Publishers, 2008. Print.
22.60
Goldsmith, Mike (ed). The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia. Kingfisher, 2012. Print.
18.99
Goodman, Susan E., Slack, Michael (ill). How do You Burp in Space?: And Other Tips
Every Space Tourist Needs to Know. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2013. Print.
14.52
Hansen Rosanna. Seven Wonders of the Sun and other Stars. Twenty-First Century
Books, 2011. Print.
29.83
Hughes, Catherine D., Augilar, David A. National Geographic Kids First Big Book of
Space. National Geographic Childrens Books, 2012. Print.
23.89
Kids InfoBits. Gale Cenage Learning, n.d. Web.
495.00
Klein, Laurie Allen, Whitt, Kelly Kizer. Solar System Forecast. Sylvan Dell Publishing,
2012. Print.
17.95
Low, Mordecai-Mark Mac, Abramson, Andra Serlin. Inside Stars. Sterling Childrens
Books, 2011. Print.
16.95

Orme, Helen, Orme, David. Inside Earth: Explore and Understand How Our Earth
Works. QEB Pub, 2011. Print.
29.64
Portman, Michael. Are there Other Earths? Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2013. Print.
25.25
Spilsbury, Louise, Spilsbury, Richard. Fossils. Heinemann Library, 2011. Print.
29.99

Steffora, Tracey. Seasons of the Year. Heinemann Library, 2011. Print.

21.50
Taylor, Charles (ed). The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. Kingfisher, 2011. Print.
35.99
The World Book Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book,
2011. Print.
365.00
Waxman, Laura Hamilton. Exploring Black Holes. Lerner Publications Company,
2011. Print.
25.13

Total: 1,489.76

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