Fiction and nonfiction childrens books about the moon. The moon book by josefina villamil tinajero, deborah j. Gail gibbons is one of my favorite authors of nonfiction text for students. As with all fact books i always recommend you do some of your. The book includes information on the moon phases, explorations, and observations. Important dates, as well as the significance and use of telescopes are presented, making this a great read for future scientists. A kidfriendly introduction to the biggest, brightest light in our night sky. Moon, a terrifying tale of an insane psychics sacrificial worship of the moon, is the latest bestseller from britains numberone horror writer, james herbert the. Gail gibbons does an amazing job teaching young students about the moon in this book. A guide to choosing and using the best books for children.
From picturebook genius john burningham comes a whimsical new story about home, hope, and the convivial wisdom of children. Nov 10, 2015 listen to moon book audiobook by gail gibbons. Kidseduc kids educational games recommended for you. A diverse castancient and modern, adults and children, scientists and amateurspeer through lenses, or point and smile. According to the washington post, gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator. The book ends with a list of legends and facts, from the man in the moon to the first person to land on it. Moon phases free printable mini book to help kids learn about the different moon phases. The moon book is an updated rereleased edition of a classic book by gail gibbons, an acclaimed author of science books for kids. Short, alfredo schifini and gail gibbons picture book for sale online the moon bookgail gibbons is a great read for first grades, especially during literacy time or introducing the students into a new lesson. This book is all about looking at the stars the people who look at them, the tools used to look at them, and why the stars in our sky look different from one season to the next.
Here are some additional resources to consider when selecting science books and other sciencerelated materials for children. If you like this book, then check out more from gail. Great for an astronomy unit, using a telescope, or as a pocket guide to take while camping for a summer activity for kids. It is illustrated with friendly drawings and written with understandable explanations. They were given a 12x18 piece of black construction paper, a 6x9 piece of yellow construction paper for the sun, 1 large circle for the earth, 4 small circles for the different phases of the moon, and moon phases strips.
You wont see them when you buy the book, but when a child keeps a book as a treasured companion, that sort of visual evidence helps confirm that youve made the right choice. The moon book by gail gibbons and the little house by virginia lee burton are fabulous. Short, alfredo schifini and gail gibbons picture book for sale online the moon book gail gibbons is a great read for first grades, especially during literacy time or introducing the students into a new lesson. Jun 11, 20 have you read any books by gail gibbons. This sun and moon watercolor project is an interesting way to explore the contrast of warm and cool colors. First, follow some simple steps to draw the smiling sun and moon faces. Using her signature combination of colorful, clear illustrations and accessible text, gail gibbons reinforces important vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers.
A guide to choosing and using the best books for children nsta. Library of virginia notable books with lexile levels 200. Reviews of the the moon book until now about the publication we now have the moon book comments users are yet to yet left their overview of the game, you arent read it but. In beautiful, spacious layouts, children learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration, and the moons effect on. An exceptional book for children about emotional intelligence and learning to deal with the many ranges of human emotions. When the child reaches the moon, he cleverly arranges his descent and down he comes, past all of the friends who await his return. Weve also enjoyed getting a picture book with the cd. Mentor text linky science the moon book collaboration cuties. This primary book for young children introduces the moon with fullcolor illustrations and basic information. Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this simple, introductory book includes information on how the moon affects the oceans tides, why the same side of the. Facts about the moon, including eclipses and its different phases.
Young scholars complete a kwl activity concerning the phases of the moon. Durable books possible books that provide more information as students get older include the cloud book by tomie depaola as well as the moon book by gail gibbons. She received a degree in graphic design from the university of illinois. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Perfect for learning about astronomy, a space unit study, and learning about the moon phases. Toddler approved june virtual book club for kids gail gibbons. Shark books fiction and nonfiction texts for the primary. I have a book basket beside the shelf with a variety of montessorifriendly farm books. Survival camping tips moon phases free printable mini book to help kids learn about the different moon phases. Close reading activities for the moon book by gail gibbons. This reproducible is part of explore the world of science. This activity will help students tackle a nonfiction informational text with challenging vocabulary. This book is visually stimulating colorful renderings of people are striking against a midnight blue background and filled with amazing information sure to stir the imaginations of young children eager to discover the mysteries of the moon. History the story of napoleon by he marshall the heroic symphony by anna celenza my napoleon by catherine brighton. Author gail gibbon s vibrant illustrations help readers visualize the movement of the moon in relation to the earth and sun, and moon exploration is explained simply, without too much overwhelming detail. In this book young readers will learn about our milky way galaxy its shape, its size, its appearance, the number of stars it contains, and the location of our solar system within the galaxy. This book provides detailed illustrations, key vocabulary, and several interesting facts about a variety of sharks. As ben begins his ascent, the window bids him come back, ben, as do the bees, the trees, the kite, the hill, and many more friends.
Its a perfect introduction to the moon its orbit, its effect on tides, and its surface. Close reading activities for the moon book by gail gibbons by. Selene was even thought to ride through the sky in a silver chariot. Look here for more farm book books for kids to see new books when theyre published. This easy to read picture book is a great way to introduce, or reteach important moon facts.
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years. Meet gail gibbons her dog, wilbur, and her cats, miles and davis. Cross checking facts instead of believing everything we hear or read is so important. Gibbons says, some american indian tribes believed the moon and sun were brother and sister gods. The moon book by gail gibbons overdrive rakuten overdrive. What i love the most about the moon book from gail gibbons is how it. My students created their own phases of the moon picture. National geographic kids farm animals has easytounderstand facts and gorgeous photographs. My son will use the boom box in his room to play the disc and listen to the story while he turns the pages not always at the right time, but hey. The book ends with a list of legends and facts, from. Gibbons direct style makes this book an excellent teaching tool for a first look at the moon, the earths natural satellite. This book makes us smile, but it also presents great opportunity to talk.
Great for homeschoolers and parents with 123 homeschool 4 me. This book is a beginning stargazer s best resource. Notable books with lexile levels 200 to 300 click on any column heading to sort. The best farm books for kids living montessori now. Then, using oil pastels and watercolors, create some bright and colorful watercolor resist art. The cloud book by tomie depaola as well as the moon book by gail gibbons. Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this simple, introductory book. Gail gibbons was born in 1944 in oak park, illinois. Gibbons direct style makes this book an excellent teaching tool for. Yet, according to gail gibbons in the moon book, the moon has been revered for countless centuries.
Goodreads members who liked the moon book also liked. Sep 07, 2019 the moon book by gail gibbons the moon seems to change by dr franklyn branley what the moon is like by dr franklyn branley if you decide to go to the moon by faith mcnulty moon cake by frank asch. If your child loves things like astronomy or you want to introduce the moon to them, this book is for you. Possible books that provide more information as students get older include the cloud book by tomie depaola as well as the moon book by gail gibbons.
Shark books fiction and nonfiction texts for the primary grades. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, the moon book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more. Every night, a family a mom, dad, boy, and girl have supper and go to bed. Some days i feel smiling eartoear glademotions can be strange, sudden, and even overwhelming at times. Branley was the originator of the letsreadandfindout science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. The moon book worksheet for 4th 6th grade lesson planet. This wellillustrated book explains the moons phases and movements. This book is visually stimulating colorful renderings of people are striking against a midnight blue background and filled with amazing information sure to stir the imaginations of young children eager to. Some are picture books and some are nonfiction, but these are all great for. Kids of all ages will have fun with this paint stick solar system project. Lunar cycle, why the moon change shapes, 8 phases of the moon, learning videos for children duration. To read all of gail gibbonss books published by holiday house, visit your local library or bookstore. The little pumpkin book katharine ross the magic pumpkin lucille sette the pumpkin blanket by deborah zagwyn the pumpkin book gail gibbons the pumpkin patch elizabeth king the stubborn pumpkin by laura geringer the three friends and the pumpkins tomie depaola too many pumpkins linda white. In this solar system lesson, students listen to several books about the moon including the moon book by gail gibbons.
Early reader ten apples up on top is a fun book for new readers. Here is information about our moon, including how the oceans tides are affected by it, why the same side always faces earth, why there are different phases of the moon, and why there are solar and lunar eclipses. One of the main reasons i love hosting virtual book club every month is because it gets me out of my book comfort zone and allows me to explore new things with my kids. She got a job doing artwork for television shows in new york city. Apr 06, 2018 this sun and moon watercolor project is an interesting way to explore the contrast of warm and cool colors. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young reader.
Gail gibbons, americas leading childerns nonfiction author has written and illustrated many books for children, with original artwork and card shop for children of all ages. Teachers guides are now available for download in pdf format. Gibbons deephued illustrations add dimension to the informative and stellar text. Books open many doors for children, and books about science help to bring the. It goes through the different phases of the moon as well as the different astronomers who studied the moon. Simple language and bold illustrations make this a fun and informative book about the sun. A kidfriendly introduction to the biggest, brightest light in our ni.
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