Lauren Kaputa

Dr. Bonnie Ordonez

SED 223 02
19 September 2016
Unit Library
1.
Title: Destined for Space: Our Story of Exploration
Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Don Nardo
Summary: This book offers information, while encouraging the spark of curiosity to its
readers. It provides observations and documentation of previous space travel and what we
have learned about the planets already. It also emphasizes how big our universe is in the
quest of finding out what is truly out there.
2.
Title: National Geographic Kids First Big Book of Space
Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Catherine D. Hughes
Illustrator: David A. Aguilar
Summary: This books is visually appealing to its audience. Its colorful pages entice
children as they begin to learn about planets and the way the look. Simple vocabulary is
used to easily understand information, and the different chapters allow the children to
understand different aspects of space from simple to complex.
3.
Title: The Moon Seems to Change
Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Franklyn M. Branley
Illustrator: Barbara & Ed Emberley
Summary: This book offers an explanation on the moon and its appearance. It goes into
detail on how the moon never changes although it can look different in color and shape. It
also talks about how the moon revolves around the Earth and how that journey causes the
appearance to change.
4.
Title: Is There Life on Other Planets?: And Other Questions about Space (Is That a
Fact?)

 Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Gregory L. Vogt
Illustrator: Colin W. Thompson
Summary: This book defines common misconceptions about the solar system. By
offering the readers statements already said about the universe, it allows them to test
science and investigate what they think is fact or fiction.
5.
Title: One Giant Leap
Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Robert Burleigh
Illustrator: Mike Wimmer
Summary: This book helps the readers understand actual space missions. The author
explains the emotional journeys of astronauts who have visited the moon, while using a
simple tone so students can understand. It allows students to know the basics in important
history of the universe by giving exact dates, titles, and details.
6.
Title: If You Decide To Go To The Moon
Genre: Fiction
Author: Faith McNulty
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Summary: This books offers a playful tone when talking about the moon and earth. It
allows the student to be the master of their own space journey and offers insights on what
they should prepare for uch as packing and gravity. It is written in second person, so the
reader is very active when dissecting the material.
7.
Title: Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and
Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky
Genre: Fiction
Author: Michael Driscoll
Illustrator: Meredith Hamilton
Summary: This book is perfect for an introduction to astronomy and stargazing. It offers
an abundance of information such as great scientists, history of space, myths, and space
navigation. The illustrations pair perfectly with the topic and allow the children to vividly
picture what is being read. Definitions of terms allow the children to learn needed
vocabulary, and retain information.

8.
Title: The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System
Genre: Fiction
Author: Joanna Cole
Illustrator: Bruce Degen
Summary: This books entices the reader with playful characters and missions. When a
field trip goes wrong, the bus turns into a spaceship and takes the class on a trip to all
parts of the universe. Real facts are used to provide the readers with knowledge while
they are having fun reading.
9.
Title: What's Out There?: A Book about Space
Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Lynn Wilson
Illustrator: Paige Billin-Frye
Summary: This book is perfect for cause and effect learning. The author proposes
questions such as, What is the sun made of? And What causes night and day? to
actively engage readers to retain information. Colorful illustrations draw the students in
and simple text allows them to navigate through the text efficiently.
10.
Title: Look Inside Space
Genre: Nonfiction
Author: Rob Lloyd Jones
Illustrator: Benedetta Giaufret & Enrica Rusina
Summary:This book is interesting because it explains that there are many parts to space
other than just planets such as stars, moons, and comets. Each page offers colorful
illustrations and several flaps for students to open and uncover more facts about the
universe.