Links to Information Resources:
This site contains games, activities, and resources to teach kids about the universe.
This site presents key facts and information about the Earth’s Moon.
This site gives facts and information about the Sun, the Earth’s Moon, and the planets in our Solar System including real-life photographs.
This site contains information about the contents of our Solar System, the vastness of the universe, the causes of day and night on Earth, and facts about the Earth’s Moon.
This site gives detailed information about the solar system, including asteroids and comets, and also provides printable resources and activities.
Bibliography
Branley, F.M. (1987). The moon seems to change. New York, NY: HarperCollins Children’s Books.
This book introduces terminology and gives details to explain the phases of the Moon.
Burleigh, R. (2009). One giant leap. New York, NY: Philomel Books.
This story takes the reader on the historical journey of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landing on the Moon.
Carle, E. (1986). Papa, please get the moon for me. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Monica asks her dad to get the Moon for her, but he must wait until it gets small enough to carry as they observe the phases of the Moon.
Crelin, B. (2009). Faces of the moon. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.
This book explains why the Moon changes shape and sometimes can’t be found at all.
Curtis, C. & Jay, A. (2004). I took the moon for a walk. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books.
A little boy takes the Moon for a “walk” around his neighborhood at night, and at the conclusion of the story there is a fact page about the Moon and its phases.
Gibbons, G. (1998). The moon book. New York, NY: Holiday House.
This book highlights some of the key facts about the Moon, its phases, and our exploration of it.
Koontz, R. (2011). Hide and seek moon: The moon phases. North Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.
All phases of the Moon are presented in this book with text and illustrations in graphic novel format.
Olson, G.M. (2008). Phases of the moon. North Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.
This informational text includes photographs and descriptions of the various Moon phases.
Rosen, S. (1992). Where does the moon go? Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc.
Cartoon characters inquire about the Moon and ask questions which are answered with scientific explanations.
Shea, P.D. (2000). New moon. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.
A little girl falls in love with the Moon one night but is disappointed when she loses sight of it over time until her brother shows her where to find it in the daylight.
Simon, S. (2003). The moon. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Incorporating actual pictures of the Moon and real-life examples, this book describes the relationship between the Earth and the Moon.
Links to Apps
This Deluxe Moon app is free and gives the specific location of the Moon at any given time, tells the time for Moon rise and Moon set, and shows and names the phases of the Moon in live time.
The Britannica Kids: Solar System app is full of accurate facts, videos, games, and puzzles to make learning about the Solar System fun and interactive.
iLearn SolarSystem uses animations and Astronaut Ashley to teach kids about the Sun, the planets of the Solar System, and the Earth’s Moon.
