Space+(Lisa+Kouame)

The non-fiction books and websites that I have chosen are for the lesson that I will teach on Space. The lesson is to help children gain knowledge and an understanding about exploring space. The knowledge objectives of the lesson are that children will understand that exploring space:
 * is done by astronauts
 * requires high-tech equipment
 * could be done by anyone who is interested

The following non-fiction books will be utilized by the students during sustained reading time, during reading center time, and during my lesson to provide them with more knowledge of the lesson topic on an elementary reading level. The students will be able to use the websites during computer-center time and during their computer lab time.

__**Books:**__


 * 1) //__If You Decide to Go to the Moon__// by Faith Mcnulty- Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the aspect of the journey, from packing to lift-off to traveling through space, ultimately landing at the Sea of Tranquility, the site of the first lunar landing. (520L)
 * 2) //__Home on the Moon: Living on a Space Frontier__// by Marianne J Dyson- Actual images of the moon from NASA's extensive files are paired throughout with imaginative yet accurate artistic renditions of how a moon colony might look. (910L)
 * 3) __//How Do You Burp in Space//?: //And Other Tips Every Space Tourist Needs to Know//__ by Susan E. Goodman- Grounded in history of space travel and the planned future of space tourism, this guide book will leave young adventurers daydreaming about future intergalactic space vacations. (830L)
 * 4) __//Sci-Hi: Earth Science #1: Exploring Space//__ by Robert Snedden- Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level! (920L)
 * 5) __//Alien Worlds: Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life//__ by David A. Aguilar- Accompanied by beautiful photo-realistic artwork, this book will open any kid's eyes to the likelihood that we are not alone. (?L)
 * 6) __//Out of This World: Rockets and Astronauts//__ (Young Reed)- Learn about planet exploration, moon landings, space stations and future missions including holidays in space. (?L)
 * 7) __//Every Planet Has a Place: A Book about Our Solar System (Zigzag)//__ by Becky Baines- The Earth is just one of many planets in our solar system. The book speaks of other planets in our solar system.
 * 8) __//Crabtree Connections #34: Space Blog//__ by Angela Royston- Take a trip to outer space! ((720L)
 * 9) __//G Is for Galaxy: An Out of This World Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press Alphabet)//__ by Janis Campbell- Each page answers galactic questions like: What planet is 300 times heavier than Earth? Why is space the ultimate place to study? Which planet is closest to the sun and which one is the farthest? Who said, "That's one giant leap for Mankind"? (610L)
 * 10) __//Exploring Space with an Astronaut//__ by Patricia J. Murphy- What an astronauts experience and encounter in space is expressed in this book. (390L)

**Websites**:


 * 1) Astronomy-McGraw-Hill.com
 * 2) Eyes on the Solar System.com
 * 3) Kids Astronomy.com
 * 4) The Space Place.com
 * 5) ESA Kids
 * 6) Space.com
 * 7) Amazing Space.com