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- 1. Alexander, Martha (1995).
You're a genius, blackboard bear.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.
Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Barner, Bob (2002).
Stars! Stars! Stars!.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
- Abstract:
Learn about the solar system through colorful pictures and creative rhyme. Blast off into space to see stars and more starts.
Abstract provided by Tina Brezinski, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Critical Thinking] [Earth] [Imagination] [Moon] [Night] [Observation] [Planet] [Sky] [Stars]
- 3. Conrad, Pam (1995).
Call me ahnighito.
New York: A Laura Geringer Book.
- Abstract:
Ahnighito is a large meteorite that wants to be recognized and remembered, but it is stuck in Greenland all alone and and cold. Once discovered, Ahnighito slowly makes his way to New York where he is put on display in a museum for all to see.
Abstract provided by Erick Combs, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Appreciation] [Astronomy] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Museum] [Patience] [Stars]
- 4. Guthrie, Donna (1985).
The witch who lives down the hall.
Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
- Abstract:
A young boy lives in a special apartment building. It is so special because a witch lives down the hall...or so he thinks.
Abstract provided by Kim Johnson, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Beliefs] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Magic] [Party] [Shelter] [Witches]
- 5. Henderson, Kathy (1992).
In the middle of the night.
New York: Macmillan.
- Abstract:
In the middle of the night while most people are asleep, some people are hard at work. For example, janitors, astronomers, bakers, postal workers, and parents of newborns.
Abstract provided by Becca Thomas, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Baby] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Food] [Hard Work] [Night] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sleep]
- 6. Hopkinson, Deborah (1999).
Maria's comet.
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
A little girl dreams of being an astronomer like her father. She daydreams of catching a comet by the tail to sweep the sky and stars. She tries hard to hold onto her dreams while being forced to the forefront of reality.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Biography] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Constellations] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Family] [Grandparents] [History] [Moon] [Ocean] [Parents] [Planet] [Ship] [Siblings] [Stars] [Technology] [Transportation] [Vision]
- 7. Hort, Lenny (1991).
How many stars in the sky?.
New York: Tambourine Books.
- Abstract:
While their mom is gone, a boy and his dad go out to count the stars in the sky.
Abstract provided by Todd Daniels, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Counting] [Family] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sky] [Stars]
- 8. Hunter, Ryan Ann (2004).
Robots slither.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Bodies Of Water] [Computer] [Critical Thinking] [Environment] [Fire] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Health] [History] [Hospital] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Octopus] [Pets] [Prevention] [Safety] [Science] [Security] [Snake] [Whale]
- 9. Lauber, Patricia (1990).
How we learned the earth is round.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.
- Abstract:
How was the earth determined to be round?Let's see how the early Greeks determined it to be and how explorers actually proved it.
Abstract provided by Troy Rees, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Goal Setting] [History] [Ocean] [Shapes] [Travel]
- 10. Loomis, Christine (2001).
Astro bunnies.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
Zip!Zoom!Join these astro bunnies as they explore outer space. Help the bunnies get to outer space. What will they find there?Whether it's shooting starts or bunnies from other places, astro bunnies always come home.
Abstract provided by Emily Rumpke, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Astronaut] [Astronomy] [Challenges] [Critical Thinking] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Planet] [Playing] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Science] [Sky] [Stars] [Technology] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather]
- 11. MacDonald, Amy (1996).
The spider who created the world.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
Nobb, the spider, needs a place to set her egg but the sun, moon, and cloud don't want her around. Her only friend, Air, offers her a place but Air can't hold an egg so Nobb uses her net to catch the sun, moon, and cloud and uses pieces of them to create a home for her egg. When she had created the world the egg hatched and from it came all the creatures of the world.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Astronomy] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fish] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Moon] [Mythical] [Ocean] [Shelter] [Spider] [Sun] [Verbal Communication]
- 12. Marshall, Edward (1980).
Space case.
New York: The Dial Press.
- Abstract:
A little thing from outer space is observing our planet. He learns about school, Halloween, and Christmas. He meets a new friend named Buckly who he helps out of a jam.
Abstract provided by Elizabeth Scallon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Christmas] [Friendship] [Fun] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Problem Solving] [School]
- 13. Olsen, I.B. (1963).
The boy in the moon.
New York: Abingdon.
- Abstract:
The boy in the moon travels to earth to look for the man in the moon.
Abstract provided by Meg Goodwillie, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Exploration] [Moon] [Travel]
- 14. Pallotta, Jerry (2001).
Twizzlers percentages book.
New York: Scholastic Inc..
- Abstract:
It's not everyday that aliens invade your classroom and teach math!Come along for the ride as aliens from outer space use twizzlers to explain numbers as fractions, decimals, and percentages. See how numbers are used in everyday situations, sports, and school. This math lesson is certainly out of this world.
Abstract provided by Sara Kirkpatrick, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alien] [Astronomy] [Baseball] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Planet] [School] [Sequence] [Sports] [Symbols] [Truth]
- 15. Rockliff, Mara (2006).
Pieces of another world.
Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.
- Abstract:
A father and child go on a nighttime excursion to watch a meteor shower. Through the eyes of the child, who has no idea where they are going or why, enjoys the trip with her father. In the middle of the night, they are also in the middle of a field watching the tiny bits of other, distant worlds, blazing into their own world.
Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Curiosity] [Deer] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Fox] [Lake] [Learning] [Mountains] [Night] [Owl] [Parents] [Raccoon] [Song] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]
- 16. Schertle, Alice (2007).
We.
New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..
- Abstract:
Describes the emergence of humankind out of Africa, charting the course of human development from seven million years ago to today, highlighting the development of diversity among peoples and our ability to invent and discover.
Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [Art] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Construction] [Desert] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Forest] [History] [Home] [Inventions] [Machines] [Moon] [Mountains] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Poetry] [Prayer] [Religion] [Rhythm] [River] [Sea] [Sports] [Sun] [Technology] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]
- 17. Sopko, Eugen (1982).
Townsfolk and countryfolk.
Winchester, MA: Faber & Faber Inc..
- Abstract:
Three well educated men go to the country to help the simple folk. The three cannot take care of themselves in the country and decide to go back to town.
Abstract provided by Van Spragg, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Careers] [Community] [Doctor] [Farm] [Rain] [Time] [Travel] [Weather]
- 18. Spohn, David (1992).
Starry night.
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
- Abstract:
Nate, Matt, and their dad go camping. The three enjoy the stars and each other's company. They stoke the fire and settle down for the chilly night.
Abstract provided by Van Spragg, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Family] [Feelings] [Fire] [Happiness] [Night] [Parents] [Recreation] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stars]
- 19. Summers, Susan (1998).
The fourth wise man.
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Atraban is the fourth wise man who is to go see the new born King of the Jews. He never meets the Messiah, but during his travels he is able to help many people with the gifts he carries for the King. After years of travel, Artaban still hasn't met his King, but before both men die Artaban hears the voice of the Messiah.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birth] [Camel] [Charity] [Desert] [Determination] [Egyptian] [Faith] [Family] [Geography] [Giving] [God] [Hebrew] [Helping] [History] [History] [Horse] [Hunger] [Illness] [Jewish] [Learning] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Religion] [Stars] [Travel] [Wealth]
- 20. Ungerer, Tom (1967).
Moon man.
New York: Harper and Row.
- Abstract:
The moon man wants to know what Earth was like so he grabs the tail of the comet and falls to the surface. But because he is unknown on Earth, the police lock him up. He escapes and meets a scientist who sends him back to his home.
Abstract provided by Sheri Johnson for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Conflict Resolution] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
- 21. Whitman, Walt (2004).
When I heard the learn'd astronomer.
New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Abstract:
A boy is overwhelmed by all the charts and figures about space, but he gets tired of listening to the lectures. He goes outside to look up at the night sky. He is able to make the connection between what he heard and what he sees.
Abstract provided by Lindsay Amend, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Astronaut] [Astronomy] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Exploration] [Family] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Interpretation] [Listening] [Math] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Planet] [Poetry] [Problem Solving] [Science] [Sky] [Space] [Stars] [Stress Management]
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