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Melissa S. Brock Collection Evaluation and Development Plan FRIT 7134 Spring 2011

Description of the Site/ Environmental Scan The site for the plan is the media center at Elcan-King Elementary in Bainbridge, Georgia. The school is one of five elementary schools in Decatur County and serves students from Pre-K through fourth grade. There are 492 students, 36 certified teachers, 23 paraprofessionals, 2 administrators, 2 office staff members, and 3 custodians. Approximately seventy percent of the total student population qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program. The GPS standards that this collection plan focuses on are the science standards that involve space. There are two standards for the fourth grade. There are ninety-eight students in the fourth grade of which seventy-six percent are free or reduced lunch, twelve percent have special needs accommodations for reading, and ten percent are ESOL students. AR Reading levels for the fourth grade vary from 2.5 to 6.8. There are four teachers in the fourth grade, and four homeroom classrooms. The teachers are departmentalized, so one teacher is responsible for four rotations of science classes. There are also two space standards in second grade science GPS standards. There are eighty-four students in the second grade of which seventy-seven percent are free or reduced lunch, seven percent have special needs accommodations for reading, and five percent are ESOL students. AR Reading levels for the second grade vary from 0.8 to 4.2. There are four teachers in the second grade, and four classrooms. The teachers are all responsible for teaching science to the students. The media center houses 12,182 books and reference materials, 136 videos, 27 audio books, United Streaming, and Galileo. The center is centrally located for the school because of the outer doorways, as long as the weather is good. There are four computers in the library and a computer lab near the schools main hallway, and there are computers for student access in each classroom. There is an internet filter that limits teacher and student searches because of the blocks for improper content. Curriculum Review/ Mapping The science teacher for the fourth grade uses certain sections of the Georgia edition fourth grade Harcourt Science textbook for student reading and uses the AIMS Earth Science mini-books and experiments related to space. The AIMS books are aligned with the GPS standards for Earth Science in relation to space concepts.

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Earth Science S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. Standard Focus Classroom Activity a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns. Read textbook and mini-book material Small group studies use grid samples to estimate number of stars Learn various star sizes and how scientists measure via solar radius Plot constellations on coordinate grid Small group studies use tables of color=temp to learn color of stars Read textbook and mini-book material Create solar system models in planetary order and size scale Read textbook and mini-book material AIMS program on computer: Stellalarium shows movement of planets and constellations over year Read textbook and mini-book material Explore NASA website http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/

b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky. c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times. d. Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.

S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon. Standard Focus Classroom Activity a. Explain the day/night cycle of the earth using a model. Read textbook and mini-book material Spinning shades experiment to show rotation of earth every 24 hours Time Zone study to learn direction of rotation Read textbook and mini-book material Construction of moon earth model to explore rotation of earth and moon in relation to sun Read textbook and mini-book material Pasta Parallel graph on 2-D earth: experiment sun-ray direction as earth tilts Read textbook and mini-book material Create solar system models in planetary order and size scale

b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon. c. Demonstrate the revolution of the earth around the sun and the earths tilt to explain the seasonal changes. d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.

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The teachers in second grade use certain segments from the Georgia edition second grade Harcourt Science textbook, create simple sundials, draw and color the phases of the moon, experiment with the fixed state of the sun, and the related movement of the earth and moon. Earth Science S2E1. Students will understand that stars have different sizes, brightness, and patterns. Standard Focus Classroom Activity a. Describe the physical attributes of stars Read textbook materials size, brightness, and patterns. Recreate constellations via art materials S2E2. Students will investigate the position of sun and moon to show patterns throughout the year. Standard Focus Classroom Activity a. Investigate the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on earth at various times of the day. b. Determine how the shadows change through the day by making a shadow stick or using a sundial. c. Relate the length of the day and night to the change in seasons (for example: Days are longer than the night in the summer.). d. Use observations and charts to record the shape of the moon for a period of time. Flashlight experiment Create simple sundials for experiment Create simple sundials for experiment

Read textbook materials

Read textbook materials Color and graph the phases of the moon Explore the movement of earth and moon with 3D representations

Collection Evaluation The media center is small with very little space for large classroom use. There is room in the back of the media center with tables and chairs, TV, and AV equipment for small group work, and an area near the front with tables and chairs for meetings and teacher planning. The four computers are located near the circulation desk at the front of the center. The nonfiction books are located in tall shelves on the wall in the back of the center where the tables are, which can be convenient for small group research. They are organized and labeled by the Dewey decimal system and are also labeled with the AR reading level of the book. There is plenty of shelf room for growth. The fiction books are separated and organized by AR reading levels on both short (lower levels) and tall (higher levels) shelves near the circulation desk in the

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front of the center. Reference books are located on short shelves in the middle of the center near the meeting area. I perused the shelves in all of the sections in order to perform a direct, physical evaluation of the books and media relevant to my development plan focus of space. The books in the nonfiction area were in very good shape with only a few showing extreme age and use. The books in the fiction area appeared to be very well used, and repaired frequently. The reference books showed even less use and wear than the nonfiction books. The reference books were general, with no specific topics about space or technology. When I questioned the SLMS, she said that students rarely used the area while in the media center. There were no Spanish/ bilingual books or references related to space in the center. The audio book selection contained only one fiction title related to space. There were six videos, nonfiction and fiction, that were on space topics. There were not any periodicals on the shelves at the time of my evaluation. Due to budget issues and infrequency of use, the SLMS has not reordered the periodicals. An age analysis of the nonfiction, space-related books revealed a collection that ranges in age from 1981 through 2009. The average age of the books was 1997, with the largest amount of the collection from the 1990s.

Age Analysis

1980s 1990s 2000s

A circulation study of the media center helped to shed some more light on the use of the collection. The nonfiction books of interest are mainly located in the 500s section of the center. There are a total of 1006 books in this section, with a yearly circulation of 4022. That averages to about four times per book. There are also space related books in the 600s and 900s. The circulation for these areas was only two to three times per book. The low circulation

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led me to believe that they are not what students and teachers are interested in reading, even though they are relevant to the GPS standards being taught. I then performed brief interviews with the four teachers in the second grade and the science teacher for the fourth grade. The following questions were asked: Question Do you use the nonfiction books in the media center when teaching topics related to space concepts? Do you use the fiction books related to space concepts to enhance reading interest? Do you use any of the videos that are related to space concepts in your teaching? How would you rate the media centers collection of space-related media materials, like books, videos, references, etc? (Excellent, Fair, or Poor) What would you like to see changed about the collection? Response 4 out of 5 said Yes

3 out of 5 said Yes 2 out of 5 said Yes Excellent=0 Fair=3 Poor=2

Teacher #1- The books are so old! We need to update! Teacher #2- We need books that are more for the younger students. The information can be too much for the younger students, and over their heads. The videos are more suitable for middle school. Teacher #3- I think we need more books that are new and have more recent information; and about what we have learned in the previous decade about the planets and stars. Teacher #4- We need more videos like Bill Nyes. He seems to keep their interest better than the monotone-type speakers on space videos. The books need to be more kid friendly, and not so boring! Teacher #5- It would be nice to have the books on display when we are teaching the students about the space standards. Maybe the books with interesting titles and covers, so they get more curious and check it out. It would be nice to see students reading about what we are learning on their own time. It would definitely mean more!

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Due to the large variance in reading levels and reading accommodations needed for the second and fourth grades, I decided to evaluate the reading levels of the related books. The AR reading levels of the students vary from 0.8, the lowest in second grade, to 6.8, the highest in fourth grade. The books in the media center varied from 1.2 to 7.0 in the space related titles.

AR Reading Levels
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0.1 to 1.0 1.1 to 2.0 2.1 to 3.0 3.1 to 4.0 4.1 to 5.0 5.1 to 6.0 6.1 to 7.0

Summary of Evaluations Strengths: The books are in good condition and are repaired appropriately. There is a high level of use of fiction books. The shelves are not crowded and are open for adding new titles to the collection. The higher level of visible use of the fiction group leads me to believe that more inviting nonfiction books are needed to encourage interest in this area Weaknesses: The majority of space materials and references is older and needs to be updated and replaced. There are not any materials that are in Spanish, or contain bilingual language. Also, the collection is more concentrated in one area of the reading levels. There are a low number of audiovisual materials.

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This data encourages me to look for newer fiction and nonfiction books to update the collections timeliness; vary the selection over more reading levels; improve the reference section; create a larger collection of audiovisual media; and include appropriate materials to offer language and reading challenged students. Budget Summary In the materials order below, the above data was taken into account as well as the curriculum standards and teacher opinions. The materials have been chosen to meet the needs of varying reading levels, abilities, and languages that the target school population contains. The total amount used of the $4000 budget is $3996.34. The timeliness of the materials, books, and references was updated to the current decade. Books were ordered from a 1.0 reading level to a 6.8 reading level. Spanish and bilingual titles were chosen in varying levels. Recorded and interactive books have also been included. Internet website options are included for more reading, visual, and reference options.

Materials Order
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Follett Titlewave: HRD 1 13.59 13.59 25233S1 A is for astronaut : space exploration from A to Z -- Todd, Traci N [ SB KR HB SL ] {IL K-3, 919.904} -- Chronicle Books, c2006., RL 4.2, 34pPhotographs and illustrations help children learn the alphabet by describing a number of things about space including the planets, astronauts and what they wear and eat, space shuttles, and the International Space Station. HB 2007, KR 2006, SLJ 2006, AAAS 2007 HRD 1 23.95 23.59 15111P0 Alan Shepard : the first American in space -- Orr, Tamra [ SB WC LM WM SL ] {IL 5-8, 629.45} -- Rosen Pub., 2004., RL 6, 112p Tells the life story of American astronaut Alan Shepard, describing 1961's Project Mercury, his experiences as a communications monitor during the frightening "Apollo 13" mission, and his place in the history of space exploration. LMC 2005, SLJ 2005, AAAS 2005, HRD 1 23.95 23.95 06927T8 All the stars in the sky : Native stories from the heavens -- Taylor, C. J. (Carrie J.), 1952- [ BK BL HB BC ] {IL 3-6, 398.2} -- Tundra Books ,Tundra Books of Northern New York, c2006., RL 4.4, 38p A collection of traditional Native American stories and legends from across North America about the sun, moon, and the stars. ALA 2009, BL 2006, BCCB 2007, HB 2007 HRD 1 15.26 15.26 00899QX Alphabet of space -- Galvin, Laura Gates, 1963- {IL K-3, 629.4} -Soundprints, 2008, c2006., RL 2.7, 36p Presents an illustrated rhyming alphabet book, CD, and poster that describes things about space including comets, rockets, planets, and stars. SLJ 2007 PAP 1 8.46 8.46 18824U1 And then there were eight : poems about space -- Salas, Laura Purdie [ LM HB SL ] {IL K-3, 811} -- Capstone Press, c2008., RL 3.7, 32p A collection of original, outer space-themed poems for children that teaches them about the different

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things found in the night sky and explains terms related to poetry. HB 2008, LMC 2008, SLJ 2008 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 28816Y6 Beautiful moon -- Jeffers, Dawn [ HB SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Raven Tree Press, c2009., RL 1.4, 32p A little girl is disappointed when the sun goes down because she still has much to do, but her wish for a day that never ends doesn't turn out quite as well as she thought. Presented in English and Spanish. SLJ 2010, HB 2010 HRD 1 16.95 16.95 09355E0 Binky the space cat -- Spires, Ashley, 1978- [ BC* KR* LM BL RL SL* HB ] {IL 3-6, 741.5} -- Kids Can Press, c2009., RL 3, 64p Binky, a house cat who believes the family home is actually a space station, trains and prepares to travel into outer space, where his humans go everyday and need his protection. BL 2009, LMC 2009, BCCB 2009, HB 2010, KR 2009, RL 2009, SLJ 2009 FBG 1 12.96 12.96 21147R5 Black holes and other bizarre space objects -- Jefferis, David [ LM BL RL SC ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- Crabtree Pub. Co., c2006., RL 6.6, 32p Describes black holes and other mysterious space objects, covering such topics as black-hole-tracking spacecraft, energy beams, star births, wormholes, the black hole nearest to Earth, white dwarfs and neutron stars, new planets orbiting distant stars, and explosions and collisions in space. BL 2006, RL 2006, LMC 2007, NSTA 2007 HRD 1 19.95 19.95 04606Y3 The blackest hole in space -- Little, Penny {IL K-3, -E-} -- Hodder Children's Books, 2008., RL 4.7, 26p Charlie and his dog Doggo blast off in the rocket they spent all afternoon making with Dad and are sucked into a black hole that whisks them through space and sets them back down in their own backyard. Includes facts about space and space travel. KR 2009 HRD 1 10.96 10.96 0404FDX Buzz Beaker and the outer space trip -- Meister, Cari [ SL ] {IL K-3, -E} -- Stone Arch Books, c2011., RL 2.2, 31p Buzz travels to outer space with his dog, Raggs, and wonders if it was just a dream. SLJ 2011 HRD 1 15.99 15.99 17753S7 Can we travel to the stars? : space flight and space exploration -Solway, Andrew [ WM HB ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 6.4, 48p A detailed description of space flight and exploration along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HB 2006 HRD 1 23.96 23.96 32480X3 Captain Invincible and the space shapes -- Murphy, Stuart J., 1942- [ WC KR BL SL ] {IL K-3, 516} -- HarperCollins, c2001., RL 2.7, 33p While piloting his spaceship through the skies, Captain Invincible encounters three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, cylinders, and pyramids. BL 2001, KR 2001, SLJ 2001, HB 2002 FBS 1 11.16 11.16 22925V9 Comets, stars, the moon, and Mars : space poems and paintings -Florian, Douglas [ WC KR* LM BK BL SL* HB* BC ] {IL K-3, 811} -- Harcourt, c2007., RL 3.1, 45p A collection of twenty whimsical poems about comets, the stars, moon, and the planets. KR 2007, LMC 2007, SLJ 2007, ALA 2009, BL 2007, BCCB 2007, HB 2007 FBS 1 17.36 17.36 36875X3 Commander Toad in space -- Yolen, Jane [ WC ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Putnam & Grosset, 1996, c1980., RL 3.3, 63p The intrepid crew of the space ship "Star Warts" lands on a water-covered planet inhabited by Deep Wader, a horrible hungry monster. WC 1996 FBS 1 10.96 10.96 21570Z0 Deep space extremes -- Bow, James [ LM RL ] {IL 3-6, 919.904} -Crabtree Pub., 2009., RL 5.9, 32p Provides facts about space environment and deep space, discussing human spaceflight, alien life, and other related topics. LMC 2009, RL 2009 HRD 1 19.95 19.95 37973V2 Discover space -- Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt [ HB CR ] {IL K-3, 629.4} -Kids Can Press, c2005., RL 4.6, 32p Presents an introduction to space, in simple text with illustrations, including facts and information on

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the galaxy, solar system, moon, and more. HB 2006 FBS 1 8.96 8.96 36768X3 Do stars have points? : questions and answers about stars and planets -- Berger, Melvin [ WC BL SL ] {IL 3-6, 523} -- Scholastic, c1998., RL 5.3, 48p Questions and answers explore various aspects of stars and our solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. SLJ 2000 FBS 1 11.96 11.96 10116XX Earth : our planet in space -- Simon, Seymour [ WC WM HB ] {IL K-3, 525} -- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2003., RL 3.1, 30p A basic introduction to the solar system and topography. Contains photographs taken from space. HB 2004 FBS 1 19.46 19.46 02040PX Ellen Ochoa : the first Hispanic woman in space -- Paige, Joy [ SB LM WM SL ] {IL 5-8, 629.45} -- Rosen Central, 2004., RL 6.7, 112p Introduces children to the life and career of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space. SLJ 2005, LMC 2005, AAAS 2005 HRD 1 23.95 23.95 03231U7 Explorando el espacio con una astronauta = Exploring space with an astronaut -- Murphy, Patricia J., 1963- [ CT ] {IL K-3, 629.4} -- Enslow Elementary, c2008., RL 1.6, 24p Photographs and simple Spanish and English text offer an introduction to astronauts and space exploration. Criticas 2008 HRD 1 15.95 15.95 0418LB8 Exploration of space -- Trotman, Felicity {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- New Forest Press, c2010., RL 6.8, 48p Illustrations, maps, photographs, and text offer an overview of the history space exploration, profiling influential people, developments, and discoveries. HB 2011 HRD 1 22.96 22.96 05875U3 The first moon landing -- Kortenkamp, Steve [ HB ] {IL K-3, 629.45} -Capstone Press, c2008., RL 3, 24p Describes the first landing on the moon, including information about the space race and the Apollo 11 crew and spacecraft. HB 2008 HRD 1 17.99 17.99 01905T8 Giran en el espacio : un libro sobre los planetas -- Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- {IL K-3, 523.4} -- Picture Window Books, c2007., 24p Presents facts about each of the nine planets, describing their surfaces, orbits, and moons, and includes a planet memory game. ALA 2006 (EV) HRD 1 19.49 19.49 02093N7 Green Wilma : frog in space -- Arnold, Tedd [ KR BL HB SL ] {IL K-3, E-} -- Dial Books for Young Readers, c2009., RL 2.8, 32p Green Wilma the frog is mistaken for an alien child and taken on a trip through space. HB 2009, BL 2009, KR 2009, SLJ 2009 HRD 1 14.44 14.44 11799T7 I like outer space -- Aylmore, Angela [ HB ] {IL K-3, 520} -- Heinemann Library, c2007., RL 1.7, 24p Photographs and simple text introduce children to the wonders of outer space, describing the planets and moons, the experiences of astronauts, and the methods they can use to study the universe. HB 2007 HRD 1 16.50 16.50 03224P1 Ilan Ramon : Israel's space hero -- Sofer, Barbara. [ SL ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- Lerner Publications, c2004., RL 4.6, 63p A biography of Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, who died when the space shuttle Columbia exploded during re-entry in 2003. SLJ 2004, LMC 2004 HRD 1 16.95 16.95 36260V1 The International Space Station -- Branley, Franklyn Mansfield, 1915-2002 [ LT WC BK BL HB SL ] {IL K-3, 629.44} -- HarperCollins, c2000., RL 3, 32p Explains the construction and purpose of the International Space Station and the life of the astronauts on board. BL 2000, SLJ 2000, HB 2001, LT 2001, ALA 2004 FBS 1 11.16 11.16 13061M3 Into infinity : from Earth to the stars -- Jefferis, David [ SB BR ] {IL 58, 629.4} -- Crabtree, c2002., RL 6.3, 32p Provides information about various vehicles and machines developed to explore outer space, and looks

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at the difficulties and dangers of living in space. Includes a time line of space flight progress, and a glossary. BR 2002, AAAS 2003 HRD 1 18.95 18.95 32214X7 It came from outer space -- Barker, Henry (Henry S.), 1964- [ LM SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Kane Press, 2003., RL 2.5, 32p During a sleepover three friends see a bright object shooting through the sky and, the next morning, venture into the woods to discover what it is. LMC 2003, SLJ 2003 FBS 1 11.16 11.16 24767S2 Joey and Jet in space -- Yang, James, 1960- [ KR HB SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2006., RL 1.4, 32p When Jet runs away, he could be anywhere, maybe even outer space. HB 2006, SLJ 2006, KR 2006 HRD 1 13.56 13.56 19375P7 John Glenn : the first American in orbit and his return to space -Kupperberg, Paul [ SB LM ] {IL 5-8, 629.45} -- Rosen Central, 2004., RL 6.6, 112p Looks at the life and career of John Glenn, discussing his history-making feats as the first American to orbit Earth in 1962, and as the oldest human to journey into space in 1998. LMC 2005, AAAS 2005 HRD 1 23.95 23.95 26840W6 The jumbo book of space -- Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt [ SB EL RL SC ] {IL 3-6, 520} -- Kids Can Press, c2007., RL 4.6, 208p Provides answers to various questions about the Universe, contains facts about space, and includes step-by-step instructions for a variety of space-related activities. RL 2007, TL 2007, AAAS 2008, NSTA 2008 FBG 1 20.26 20.26 30899V1 Learning about the movement of the sun and other stars with graphic organizers -- Nadeau, Isaac [ LM ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- Rosen, 2006., RL 4.9, 24p Uses texts and graphs to explain the movement of the sun and other stars. LMC 2006 FBG 1 14.26 14.26 09891Q2 The life and death of stars -- Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992 [ WC SL ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- G. Stevens, 2005., RL 6.2, 32p Examines the circumstances that make up the beginning and end of stars and provides information on red giants, supernovas, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and the fate of the solar system. SLJ 2005 HRD 1 19.50 19.50 00887R7 The lives of stars -- Croswell, Ken [ LM KR HB SL ST ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -Boyds Mills Press, c2009., RL 5.4, 72p A photographic introduction to stars for young readers that describes the role of stars in the universe, and discusses the life cycle of stars, dwarfs, giants, supernovas, black holes, star clusters, and more. KR 2009, SLJ 2009, LMC 2009, HB 2010, NSTA 2010 HRD 1 15.49 15.49 19732S6 Mae Jemison : space pioneer -- Kraske, Robert [ SC SL ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- Capstone Press, c2007., RL 4.4, 32p An introduction to the life of Mae Jemison, the engineer and doctor who became the first AfricanAmerican woman to fly on the space shuttle. SLJ 2007, NSTA 2007 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 16797S7 Mapping the planets and space -- Deboo, Ana [ LM HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.4} -- Heinemann Library, c2007., RL 6.5, 32p Describes the tools that astronomers use to map space; and contains charts, diagrams, and images of constellations, planets, and galaxies. HB 2007, LMC 2007 HRD 1 20.96 20.96 05011S6 Monks in space : trapped in a fatal orbit -- Jones, David, 1956- [ SL ] {IL 5-8, -Fic-} -- Annick Press, c2008., RL 5.1, 241p Fourteen-year-old novice monk Bart and his mentor, Gary, having rescued a group of thieves, run into even more danger when their ship, the "Prominence" nears the sun. SLJ 2009 FBG 1 14.66 14.66 04147Q3 Moon -- Mitchell, Melanie (Melanie S.) {IL K-3, 523.3} -- Lerner, c2004., RL 1.5, 23p A simple introduction to earth's single moon. HB 2005 HRD 1 15.95 15.95 19144L7 The Moon : earth's companion in space -- Cole, Michael D [ SB BL ] {IL 5-8, 523.3} -- Enslow, c2001., RL 5.3, 48p Text and photos describe the moon and humans' journeys to it; also includes a glossary and a list of

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related books and Web sites. BL 2001, AAAS 2001 HRD 1 17.95 17.95 19214S0 Mysteries of the universe : how astronomers explore space -Einspruch, Andrew [ LM ] {IL K-3, 919.9} -- National Geographic, c2006., RL 3.5, 40p Introduces space exploration, discussing telescopes, probes, astronauts, and other related topics. LMC 2007 HRD 1 19.32 19.32 29296C9 Older than the stars -- Fox, Karen C [ KR* LM HB SL ] {IL K-3, 523.1} -Charlesbridge, c2010., RL 3.9, 32p An illustrated discussion of the formation of the universe since the big bang, covering topics such as cosmology, planets, and minerals, and analyzes how humans are comprised of the same atoms that were once a part of stars. HB 2010, KR 2010, LMC 2010, SLJ 2010 HRD 1 13.56 13.56 10995T4 Puntos de luz : un libro sobre las estrellas -- Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- {IL K-3, 523.8} -- Picture Window Books, c2007., 24p Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to various points of light in the stars and the constellations. ALA 2006 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 37586V9 Race into space -- Arnold, Eric [ HB ] {IL K-3, 919.904} -- Random House, c2004., RL 5.6, 47p Presents a study of space exploration for students in second and third grade and contains information on the International Space Station, ancient astronomers, early space flight and astronauts, and the solar system. HB 2005 FBS 1 8.96 8.96 0242FDX Really, really big questions about space and time -- Brake, Mark [ BL ] {IL 3-6, 523.1} -- Kingfisher, c2010., RL 5.9, 63p Contains answers to questions about space and time, discussing the universe, sun and stars, how time moves, space adventures, and related topics. BL 2010, LMC 2011 HRD 1 14.44 14.44 08439G4 Revolution in space -- Barchers, Suzanne I [ LM* ] {IL 3-6, 629.4} -Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010., RL 5.3, 32p Discusses the history of space exploration, how the technology was developed, and the science behind it. LMC 2010 HRD 1 22.80 22.80 14834UX Seeing stars : McDonald Observatory : its science and astronomers -- Mitchell, Mark (Mark G.) [ SL ] {IL 5-8, 522.19764934} -- Eakin Press, c2002., RL 6, 101p Relates the history of the McDonald Observatory in West Texas, and discusses astronomical discoveries related to stars. SLJ 1998 PAP 1 10.96 10.96 15739T7 Sobras del espacio : un libro sobre cometas, asteroides y meteoroides -- Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- {IL K-3, 523.6} -- Picture Window Books, c2007., 24p Describes comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, discussing their formation, movements through space, and relationships to Earth, and includes an activity. ALA 2006 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 21914M7 Space -- Holland, Simon [ LT ] {IL K-3, 520} -- DK, 2001., RL 6.5, 45p Examines various aspects of astronomy, discussing the sun, planets, space exploration, the future of space travel, and other topics. LT 2002, HB 2002 HRD 1 9.34 9.34 0014JD6 Space -- Regan, Lisa, 1971- [ SL ] {IL K-3, 520} -- Hammond World Atlas, c2009., RL 4.3, 26p An introduction to space that features text and lift-the-flap and fold-out illustrations, revealing information on the solar system, telescopes, the sun, space exploration, and related topics. SLJ 2010 SPR 1 5.94 5.94 28676W7 Space -- Way, Steve {IL 3-6, 523.1} -- Gareth Stevens, 2009., RL 5.4, 32p Photographs, illustrations, and simple text provide and introduction to space, discussing the Milky Way, the solar system, planets, the sun, space exploration and travel, and other related topics. LMC 2009 HRD 1 19.50 19.50 12714V0 Space bingo -- Abbott, Tony [ SB ] {IL 3-6, -Fic-} -- Yearling, 2008, c1996., RL 5.3, 90p Ned Banks is miserable at his new school, until two kids from the future tumble into his life and ask Ned

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to join them as they protect the planet from dangers that might arrive from the future. AAAS 2008 FBG 1 10.36 10.36 15165V0 Space boy -- Landry, Leo [ WC KR BL HB SL HB* ] {IL K-3, -E-} -Houghton Mifflin, 2007., RL 3.8, 32p Having decided not to go to bed because his home is too noisy, Nicholas flies his spaceship to the Moon, where he eats a snack, takes a moonwalk, and enjoys the quiet--until he realizes what he is missing at home. HB 2007/08, KR 2007, BL 2007, SLJ 2007 FBS 1 17.36 17.36 25039X5 Space brat -- Coville, Bruce [ HB ] {IL 3-6, -Fic-} -- Aladdin Paperbacks, 2002, c1992., RL 3.9, 68p Although bratty Blork is good at throwing tantrums, even a megatantrum can't save his pet poodnoobie when it is taken by the Big Pest Squad. HB 2002 FBG 1 11.46 11.46 0053TE2 Space Cadet Topo, intergalactic mole : the day the sun turned off -- [ BL SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Immedium, 2010., RL 3.8, 34p Space Cadet Topo is sent on a mission to find the Galactic Torch when the sun gets turned off, but, in order to stop the galaxy from freezing, Topo must travel to the farthest planet in the galaxy and find the Old Keeper. BL 2010, SLJ 2011 HRD 1 13.56 13.56 33619W1 Space cat -- Cushman, Doug [ KR BL HB SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -HarperCollinsPublishers, c2004., RL 2.1, 32p When Space Cat and Earl the robot encounter trouble with their space ship, they crash-land on an alien planet to search for more fuel. BL 2004, KR 2004, HB 2004, SLJ 2004 FBS 1 9.46 9.46 34818X8 Space circles : learning about radius and diameter -- O'Donnell, Kerri, 1972- [ LM* ] {IL 3-6, 516} -- Rosen, 2004., RL 6.2, 32p Examines the relationship between diameter and radius by exploring and comparing the sizes of the planets and moons in the solar system. LMC 2005 FBS 1 15.96 15.96 37907W5 Space : FAQ, frequently asked questions -- Wyatt, Valerie [ LM HB ] {IL 3-6, 520} -- Kids Can Press, c2002., RL 5.3, 40p Provides answers to frequently asked questions about outer space and astronomy, and includes experiments for children. HB 2003, LMC 2003 FBS 1 11.46 11.46 32067P4 Space heroes : amazing astronauts -- Buckley, James, 1963- [ BK ] {IL K-3, 629.45} -- DK, 2004., RL 6, 48p Presents an introduction to the history of space exploration, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the achievements of some of the astronauts who have participated in the space program. ALA 2004 PAP 1 2.59 2.59 26864VX Space junk -- Kortenkamp, Steve [ SC ] {IL K-3, 363.12} -- Capstone Press, c2008., RL 3.4, 24p Describes the types of debris orbiting Earth and discusses the hazards "space junk" presents to spacecraft and astronauts. NSTA 2008 HRD 1 17.99 17.99 27059R8 Space leftovers : a book about comets, asteroids, and meteoroids -Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- [ BK ] {IL K-3, 523.6} -- Picture Window Books, c2006., RL 3, 24p Presents a children's book for early readers that describes comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. ALA 2006 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 0089ZB6 Space mysteries revealed -- Bow, James [ RL ] {IL 3-6, 520} -Crabtree Pub., c2010., RL 5.7, 32p Provides information about myths, misunderstandings, and puzzles regarding the solar system, discussing the big bang, dark matter, space colonies, aliens, time travel, and other related topics. RL 2010 FBG 1 12.96 12.96 02468R9 Space pirates -- Orme, David [ LM ] {IL 5-8, -Fic-} -- Stone Arch Books, 2006, c2004., RL 3.3, 33p The crew of the Nightstar is on a cargo mission in deep space when their ship is attacked by space pirates. LMC 2006

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HRD 1 16.99 16.99 10365V9 Space pirates : a map-reading adventure -- Anderson, Scoular [ SL ] {IL 3-6, 793.73} -- Annick Press ,Distributed in the U.S.A. by Firefly Books (U.S.) Inc., c2004., RL 3.5, 26p Presents information on maps, with colorful illustrations that find Tosca and her crew on an adventure to hidden treasure across the planet Salmagundy, as it teaches basic map skills and compass reading by solving puzzles. SLJ 2005 FBG 1 12.96 12.96 16731U1 Space pirates and the monster of Malswomp -- Anderson, Scoular [ KR ] {IL K-3, 793.73} -- Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2007., RL 3.3, 26p The space pirates, with some help from the reader, solve puzzles to gather jigsaw pieces so they can claim monster treasure. KR 2007 HRD 1 14.40 14.40 14903U9 Space probes -- Kortenkamp, Steve [ SC ] {IL K-3, 629.43} -- Capstone Press, c2008., RL 3.1, 24p Describesthe history of space probes, how they explore space, and some of the discoveries made by using probes. NSTA 2008 HRD 1 17.99 17.99 06844E0 Space probes : exploring beyond Earth -- Jefferis, David [ LM SL ] {IL 5-8, 629.43} -- Crabtree Pub., c2009., RL 6.5, 32p An introduction to space probes, answering questions about uncrewed spacecraft, the history of probes, how they work, various missions, and related topics. LMC 2009, SLJ 2009 FBG 1 12.96 12.96 22913R5 Space rocks : the story of planetary geologist Adriana Ocampo -Hopping, Lorraine Jean [ VO LM WM ] {IL 5-8, 559.9} -- Franklin Watts, c2005., RL 6.1, 118p Presents a look at the life and career of planetary geologist Adriana Ocampo, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her work exploring the rocks from other planets that have fallen to earth. LMC 2006, VOYA 2006 HRD 1 22.05 22.05 14318R4 Space station Mars -- San Souci, Daniel [ HB SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -Tricycle Press, c2005., RL 3.3, 38p The Dangerous Snake and Reptile club, with the help of a boy visiting the neighborhood, sets up equipment in the clubhouse in hopes of tracking flying saucers and making contact with aliens. SLJ 2005, HB 2006 HRD 1 13.56 13.56 08892W4 Space station rat -- Daley, Michael J [ WC KR BL HB SL BC ] {IL 3-6, Fic-} -- Holiday House, c2005., RL 4, 181p A lavender rat that has escaped from a laboratory, and a lonely boy whose parents are scientists, meet on an orbiting space station, communicate by email, and ultimately find themselves in need of each other's help and friendship. BL 2005, KR 2005, SLJ 2005, HB 2005, BCCB 2005 FBG 1 11.96 11.96 20333U0 Space stations -- Kortenkamp, Steve [ SC ] {IL K-3, 629.44} -Capstone Press, c2008., RL 3.4, 24p A brief history of the International Space Station, describing how astronauts live and work in space. NSTA 2008 HRD 1 17.99 17.99 15934R5 Space : surviving in zero-G -- Latham, Donna [ LM ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -Bearport Pub., c2006., RL 4.3, 32p Presents an introduction to space, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is, and how people travel through it. LMC 2006 HRD 1 18.95 18.95 06845V7 Space tourism -- Kortenkamp, Steve [ SC ] {IL K-3, 910.919} -Capstone Press, c2008., RL 3.7, 24p Describes the training and activities of past space tourists and explores how companies may take tourists to space in the future. NSTA 2008 HRD 1 17.99 17.99 20103R6 Spinning in space : a book about the planets -- Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- [ BK ] {IL K-3, 523.4} -- Picture Window Books, c2006., RL 2.8, 24p Presents facts about each of the nine planets, describing their surfaces, orbits, and moons, and includes a planet memory game. ALA 2006

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HRD 1 19.49 19.49 13826R9 Spots of light : a book about stars -- Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- [ BK ] {IL K-3, 523.8} -- Picture Window Books, c2006., RL 2.2, 24p Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the birth of a star, star colors, constellations, galaxies, the Milky Way, and more. ALA 2006 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 16579V2 Star seeker : a journey to outer space -- Heine, Theresa [ LM KR BL PW HB SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Barefoot Books, 2006., RL 3.4, 36p Describes an imaginary journey through the night sky, from joining Orion on a hunt to hitching up the North Star for a ride, and includes facts about astronomy, the solar system, and constellations. BL 2006, HB 2006, KR 2006, LMC 2006, SLJ 2006, PW 2006 FBS 1 17.96 17.96 34780Y7 Stardust from space -- Grady, M. M. (Monica M.) [ BL SL ] {IL K-3, 523.1} -- Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2007., RL 3.9, 26p Simple introduction to cosmic dust and its roles in the universe. BL 2007, SLJ 2008 HRD 1 14.40 14.40 P681XX9 [Set/Series] Stargazers' Guides (6 titles) HRD 1 143.76 (IL 3-6) HB 2006 HRD 1 23.96 23.96 17753S7 Can we travel to the stars? : space flight and space exploration -Solway, Andrew [ WM HB ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 6.4, 48p A detailed description of space flight and exploration along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HRD 1 23.96 18186SX Could an asteroid hit the Earth? : asteroids, comets, meteors, and more -Mist, Rosalind [ HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.44} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 6.6, 48p A detailed description of asteroids, comets, and meteors along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HRD 1 23.96 26458S6 Is there life on other planets? : the planets of our solar system -- Mist, Rosalind [ HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.4} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 5.9, 48p A detailed description of the planets of the solar system along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HRD 1 23.96 27931S4 Quantum leaps and big bangs! : a history of astronomy -- Solway, Andrew [ HB ] {IL 3-6, 520.9} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 6.1, 48p A detailed description of astronomy and astronomers along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HRD 1 23.96 04247S5 What's inside a black hole? : deep space objects and mysteries -- Solway, Andrew [ WM HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.1} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 5.8, 48p A detailed description of black holes, quasars, and stars along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HRD 1 23.96 06805S7 Will the sun ever burn out? : earth, sun, and moon -- Mist, Rosalind [ HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.7} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 5.9, 48p A detailed description of the sun, moon, and the earth along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HRD 1 23.96 23798W7 Stars -- Birch, Robin [ LM ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- Chelsea House, 2008, c2004., RL 5.6, 32p An introduction to stars and constellations of the Milky Way, as well as galaxies, star clusters, and other phenomena that can be observed with the help of binoculars, telescopes, or observatories. LMC 2009 HRD 1 22.96 22.96 21222Y9 The stars -- Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman), 1975{IL K-3, 523.8} -- Capstone Press, c2009., RL 1.4, 24p An easy-to-read introduction to stars and their characteristics. HB 2009 HRD 1 15.49 15.49 38144V1 Stars -- Simon, Seymour [ HB* ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- Collins, 2006, c1986., RL 4.7, 31p Discusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics, with actual photographs. HB 2007

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FBS 1 Y 11.96 11.96 01567YX Stars above us -- Norman, Geoffrey [ LM KR BL HB SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -Putnam's, c2009., RL 1.8, 32p Amanda's father is a soldier, but before he leaves for war, he teaches her not to be afraid of the things that live in the dark--which includes fireflies and crickets--and about the stars. BL 2009, HB 2009, KR 2009, LMC 2009, SLJ 2009 HRD 1 14.44 14.44 10761U3 Stars and constellations -- Prinja, Raman, 1961- {IL 3-6, 523.8} -Heinemann Library, c2008., RL 5.8, 32p Photographs and diagrams describes the stars and constellations, what the stars are made of, how far away they are, and the life of a star. HB 2008 HRD 1 21.75 21.75 06846E5 The stars : glowing spheres in the sky -- Jefferis, David [ LM ] {IL 5-8, 523.8} -- Crabtree Pub., c2009., RL 5.9, 32p An introduction to the stars, answering questions about what stars are and how they form, different types of stars, constellations, supernovas, black holes, star spotting, and related topics. LMC 2009 FBS 1 12.96 12.96 21525M9 Stars! stars! stars! -- Barner, Bob [ KR PW ] {IL K-3, 520} -- Chronicle Books, c2002., RL 2.7, 28p Simple rhyming text describes the stars and planets of the solar system. KR 2002, PW 2002 HRD 1 12.74 12.74 20782U7 The stars will still shine -- Rylant, Cynthia [ KR BL HB SL HB* BC ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- HarperCollins, c2005., RL 1.1, 35p In pictures and rhyming text, this verse reassures the reader that life's familiar things, such as stars that shine and sleeping kittens, will continue as they always have. BL 2005, BCCB 2006, HB 2005/06, KR 2005, SLJ 2005 HRD 1 15.29 15.29 31058W8 Stories in the stars -- Hinz, Joan [ SL BR ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- Whitecap, c2001., RL 4.9, 64p Profiles fifteen constellations, including Ursa Major and Orion, presenting their background myths, illustrations, and instructions for finding them. BR 2002, SLJ 2002 FBS 1 16.26 16.26 08620S1 Super stars : the biggest, hottest, brightest, and most explosive stars in the Milky Way -- Aguilar, David A [ LM BL HB SL ] {IL 3-6, 523.8} -- National Geographic, c2010., RL 6.6, 48p Text and illustrations offer facts about stars, discussing what they are, how they form and die, the effect they have on human life, and other related topics. BL 2010, LMC 2010, HB 2010, SLJ 2010 HRD 1 14.40 14.40 Q612XX0 [Set/Series] Swans In Space - FollettBound (3 titles) FBG 1 40.68 03126S5 Swans in space. 1 -- Yamamoto, Lun Lun [ SL ] {IL 3-6, 741.5} -- Udon Entertainment, c2009., RL 4.8, 146p Corona and Lan, the newest members in the Space Patrol, which helps those in need across the galaxy, explore exciting new planets to help friends, with assistance from Instructor, their alien guide. BL 2009, LMC 2009, SLJ 2010 FBG 1 13.56 03324W4 Swans in space. 2 -- Yamamoto, Lun Lun {IL 3-6, 741.5} -- Udon Entertainment, c2009., RL 3.8, 133p Corona and Lan, members of the Space Patrol, run into trouble when they visit a planet of friendly aliens who insist they stay--forever; and Corona tries to help Lan fit in by inviting her to a girl's afternoon out. FBG 1 13.56 03332W6 Swans in space. 3 -- Yamamoto, Lun Lun {IL 3-6, 741.5} -- Udon Entertainment, c2010., RL 4.1 Corona and Lan, members of the Space Patrol, visit a restaurant where lots of strange aliens dine, and Corona learns of an evil plot that targets Earth. FBG 1 13.56 05947U4 There once was a sky full of stars -- Crelin, Bob [ SB ] {IL K-3, 522} -- Sky Pub., c2003., RL 3.7, 32p Simple rhyming text describes the wonders of the night sky and why light pollution is making it harder to see the stars. AAAS 2008

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HRD 1 15.26 15.26 14008T8 Trapped in space -- Johnson, David, 1948 Mar. 1- {IL 5-8, -Fic-} -Stone Arch Books, 2007., RL 3.9, 74p Stranded when their shuttlecraft crash lands while they are helping to explore a new planet, teen siblings Sammi and Jak are saved from deadly plants by intelligent beings who communicate primarily through shared feelings. LMC 2007 HRD 1 17.99 17.99 28947L1 Ultimate field trip 5 : blasting off to Space Academy -- Goodman, Susan E., 1952- [ WC KR WM BK BL SL BC ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2001., RL 6.1, 41p Follows the activities of a group of young people attending U.S. Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. ALA 2004, BL 2001, BCCB 2001, KR 2001, SLJ 2001 HRD 1 14.45 14.45 23830P9 Valentina Tereshkova : the first woman in space -- Feldman, Heather. [ SL ] {IL 3-6, 629.45} -- PowerKids Press, 2003., RL 5.9, 24p Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. SLJ 2003 HRD 1 15.95 15.95 30621W6 Watch the stars come out -- Levinson, Riki [ ES NB WC BK SQ BL PW SL ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Puffin, 1995, c1985., RL 2.9, 32p Grandma tells about her mama's journey to America by boat, years ago. ALA 1995, PW 1994, ESLC 2000 FBS 1 11.86 11.86 23912Q4 Watching the moon -- Eckart, Edana {IL K-3, 523.3} -- Children's Press, 2004., RL 1.5, 24p Simple text introduces facts about the Moon. SLJ 2005 HRD 1 13.30 13.30 35515V8 Watching the stars -- Eckart, Edana [ LM ] {IL K-3, 523.8} -- Children's Press, 2004., RL 2.1, 24p Contains photographs and brief text that provide very basic information about stars, telescopes, and constellations. LMC 2005 FBS 1 9.86 9.86 05478S7 We work in space -- Aylmore, Angela [ HB ] {IL K-3, 629.45} -Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 2.1, 24p Presents an introduction to astronauts, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the skills, tools, and uniforms needed to work in space. HB 2006 HRD 1 15.96 15.96 21670U5 What are stars? -- Bredeson, Carmen [ BK HB ] {IL K-3, 523.8} -Enslow Publishers, c2008., RL 2, 32p Provides answers to questions about stars, discussing how they are made, how long they shine, why they twinkle, who studies them, and more. HB 2008 HRD 1 16.95 16.95 03438W5 What is the moon made of? : and other questions kids have about space -- Bowman, Donna H [ LM ] {IL K-3, 520} -- Picture Window Books, c2010., RL 3.1, 24p Uses and question-and-answer format to help children learn about space, discussing the moon, sun, and planets, aliens, space travel, and other related topics. LMC 2010 HRD 1 19.49 19.49 04247S5 What's inside a black hole? : deep space objects and mysteries -Solway, Andrew [ WM HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.1} -- Heinemann Library, c2006., RL 5.8, 48p A detailed description of black holes, quasars, and stars along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space. HB 2006 HRD 1 23.96 23.96 13374K1 What the sun sees ; What the moon sees -- Tafuri, Nancy [ FO WC KR BK BL PW SL LA ] {IL K-3, -E-} -- Greenwillow Books, c1997., RL 1, 18p Contrasts the world as viewed in sunlight with the quiet night world in moonlight. ALA 2004, BL 1997, FO 1997, KR 1997, PW 1997, SLJ 1997, WC1997 HRD 1 15.29 15.29 05184X9 Why do stars twinkle? : all about space -- McMahon, Michael, 1942[ LM ] {IL 3-6, 520} -- PowerKids Press, 2010., RL 6.2, 24p An introduction to space that explores the planets, moons, stars, and other objects found in space. LMC 2010, SLJ 2010

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FBS 1 14.26 14.26 07979S0 Why why why do astronauts float in space? -- [ LM ] {IL K-3, 520} -Mason Crest, 2009., RL 2.3, 32p Provides answers to a variety of questions about space, covering the sun, planets, shooting stars, astronauts, and more; and includes illustrations, cartoons, activities, and a quiz. LMC 2010, HB 2010 HRD 1 18.95 18.95 01999QX Wonderful world of space -- Fraknoi, Andrew [ SB ] {IL 3-6, 520} -Disney Pixar, c2009., RL 6.7, 125p Characters from the Disney Pixar films introduce children to the world of space, providing information on planets, stars, universes and galaxies, astronomy, and space exploration. AAAS 2008 PAP 1 8.49 8.49 28955S0 The worlds around us : a space voyage -- Jackson, Ellen B., 1943- [ HB ] {IL 3-6, 523.2} -- Millbrook Press, c2007., RL 5.4, 37p A tour of the solar system in the form of diary entries by an eleven-year-old boy describing his amazing adventures on several planets and moons. Includes fact boxes. HB 2007, KR 2006 HRD 1 17.95 17.95

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1 10101 Aliens Are Coming!: TheTrue Account Of The1938 War Of The WorldsRadio Broadcast McCarthy, Meghan RandomHousePerma-Bound791.44 2006 4.0 3-6 18.22 18.22AR: rl: 4.0pts: 0.5RC: rl: 2.2/pts: 1.0ISBN: 0-375-83518-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-375-83518-6 Lex:AD690LEd. Date: [2006] Reviewing Agencies: *K, *SLJ, ALA(02/01/2006), ANB, CE, HB,PW, WC Annotation: Tells the true story of the Halloween radio prank that duped much of the country into believing that Martians had invaded. 1 5781 Beyond Jupiter: TheStory Of PlanetaryAstronomer HeidiHammel Bortz, Alfred B. FranklinWattsLibraryBinding921 2005 6 5-9 22.05 22.05RC: rl: 7.0/pts: 7.0ISBN: 0-531-16775-5 ISBN 13: 978-0-531-16775-5 Lex: 1030L Ed. Date: [c2005] Reviewing Agencies: SBF, SLJ, V, WH, WJSeries: Women's Adventures In Science Annotation: Describes the life and career of Heidi Hammel, astronomer, focusing on her work on the planets of Neptune and Uranus. 1 30248 Boy Were We WrongAbout The Solar System! Kudlinski, Kathleen V. Dutton Perma-Bound 523.2 2008 4.4 K-3 17.47 17.47AR: rl: 4.4pts: 0.5RC: rl: 4.0/pts: 2.0ISBN: 0-525-46979-6 ISBN 13: 978-0525-46979-7 Lex: 740L Ed. Date: [c2008] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(12/01/2008), CC, CE, HB, SLJ, WC Annotation: An informative look at how scientific theories about the solar system have changed over time. 1 774118 Caring For The Earth(Pebble Books)Set of 5 items Set P-2 77.45 77.45Ed. Date: []Series: Caring For The Earth LMC 2011 Annotation: N/A 1 3156 Challenger Explosion Adamson, Heather Capstone LibraryBinding363.12 2006 4.1 5-9 21.99 21.99AR: rl: 4.1pts: 0.5RC: rl: 3.2/pts: 3.0ISBN: 0-7368-5478-9 ISBN 13: 978-0-7368-5478-8 Lex: 610L Ed. Date: [c2006] SLJ 2006 Series: Disasters In History Annotation: In graphic novel format, tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986. 1 3581421 Constellations: A Glowin-the-Dark Guide To TheNight Sky Sasaki, Chris Sterling Publisher's Hardcover523.8 2006 4.3 1-4 11.01 11.01AR: rl: 4.3pts: 0.5ISBN: 1-402-70385-6 ISBN 13: 978-1-40270385-0 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: HB, SLJ Annotation: Reach for the stars, with this beautiful glow-in-the-dark guide to the science and mythology behind the constellations.

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1 13712 Discover The Stars Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt Kids CanPressPerma-Bound523.8 2006 3.7 1-3 9.32 9.32AR: rl: 3.7pts: 0.5 ISBN: 1-553-37899-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-553-37899-0 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: LA (03/01/2006), HB, SLJSeries: Kids Can Read Level 3 Annotation: Looks at the life cycle of stars and how we see and identify stars. 1 5469 Dude, Where's MySpaceship? Greenburg, Dan RandomHousePerma-BoundF 2006 3.1 2-5 9.36 9.36AR: rl: 3.1pts: 1.0RC: rl: 2.0/pts: 5.0ISBN: 0-375-83344-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-375-83344-1 Lex: 420L Ed. Date: [2006] Reviewing Agencies: HB, PW, SLJSeries: Weird Planet Vol: 1 Subseries: Stepping Stones Chapter Books: Humor Annotation: When their spaceship crash lands on Earth, Ploo is captured by the Army and taken to the mysterious Area 51 and while her brothers, Lek and Klatu, try to rescue her, Ploo uses her ESP to make a new friend. 1 3300779 Earth Magic Brand, Dionne Kids CanPressPublisher'sHardcover811 2006 4.4 3-6 12.71 12.71 AR: rl: 4.4pts: 0.5GR: SISBN: 1-553-37706-0 ISBN 13: 978-1-553-37706-1 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(04/01/2006), HB, SLJ Annotation: N/A 1 3522487 Eclipse Cheng, Andrea Front StreetPressPublisher'sHardcoverF 2006 3.4 4-7 14.41 14.41 AR: rl: 3.4pts: 4.0GR: PISBN: 1-932425-21-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-932425-21-5 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(11/01/2006), HB, PW, SLJ, WC, WJ Annotation: In Cincinnati, Ohio, in the summer of 1952, eight-year-old Peti gives up his room to his Hungarian relatives, including a twelve-year-old cousin who bullies him, and worries about his grandfather who cannot escape from behind the Iron Curtain. 1 3109022 Encyclopedia Of SpaceAnd Astronomy Angelo, Joseph A. Facts OnFileLibraryBinding520 2006 9 9+ 75.00 75.00ISBN: 0-8160-5330-8 ISBN 13: 978-0-8160-5330-8 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(08/01/2006), SLJ, WHSeries: Science Encyclopedia Annotation: N/A 1 767518 Exploremos La Galaxia =Exploring The Galaxy(Pebble Books)Set of 13 items Set P-2 233.87 233.87Ed. Date: []Series: Exploremos La Galaxia = Exploring The Galaxy SLJ 2006 Annotation: Children will be awestruck at the immensity and diversity of our galaxy with these easy-toread books in both Spanish and English. 1 1028080 Exploring Science: EarthScience (Compass Point)Set of 9 items Set 4-7 193.41 193.41 Ed. Date: []Series: Exploring Science: Earth Science SLJ2004Annotation: N/A 1 12441 Galaxies, Galaxies Gibbons, Gail HolidayHousePerma-Bound523.1 2007 5.7 K-3 18.22 18.22 AR: rl: 5.7pts: 0.5RC: rl: 5.5/pts: 2.0GR: SISBN: 0-8234-2002-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-8234-2002-5 Lex: IG880L Ed. Date: [2007] Reviewing Agencies: HB, SLJ, WC Annotation: Takes the reader on a journey to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. 1 10548 Journey To The BlueMoon Rupp, Rebecca CandlewickPressPerma-BoundF 2006 5.1 5-9 17.23 17.23AR: rl: 5.1pts: 6.0RC: rl: 4.1/pts: 10.0ISBN: 0-7636-2544-2 ISBN 13: 978-0-7636-2544-3 Lex: 760L Ed. Date: [2006] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(12/01/2006), HB, SLJ Annotation: A gang of talking rats transports a young boy to the moon, where he embarks on a series of adventures and gains a new perspective on the concept of time. 1 32017 Kids To Space: A SpaceTraveler's Guide Schorer, Lonnie Jones ApogeeBooksPerma-Bound 629.4 2006 6 4-7 29.62 29.62ISBN: 1-89495-942-6 ISBN 13: 978-1-89495-942-1 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: SLJ Annotation: A comprehensive collection of children's questions about traveling to and living in space. 1 186735 Magic School Bus Lost InThe Solar System Cole, Joanna ScholasticBookServicePermaBound523.3 1990 3.7 K-3 10.91 10.91AR: rl: 3.7pts: 0.5RC: rl: 3.7/pts: 2.0GR: PISBN: 0-590-41429-1 ISBN

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13: 978-0-590-41429-6 Lex: 480L Ed. Date: [c1990] Reviewing Agencies: CR, PW, SBF, WCSeries: Magic School Bus Books Annotation: On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Friggle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system. 1 3305211 Man In The Moon-Fixer'sMask Lawson, JonArno Boyds MillsPressPublisher'sHardcover 811 2007 5.2 4-7 12.71 12.71AR: rl: 5.2pts: 1.0GR: SISBN: 1-932425-82-9 ISBN 13: 978-1-932425-82-6 Ed. Date: [c2007] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(12/01/2006), HB, SLJ Annotation: N/A 1 10683 May Bird Among TheStars Anderson, Jodi Lynn Aladdin Perma-BoundF 2006 5.4 5-9 10.6710.67 AR: rl: 5.4pts: 9.0RC: rl: 5.0/pts: 14.0ISBN: 1-416-90608-8 ISBN 13: 978-1-416-90608-7 Lex: 840L Ed. Date: [c2006, 2007] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(12/01/2006), SLJ, WC, WJSeries: May Bird Vol: 2 Annotation: Still trapped in the Ever After, May Bird struggles with a dilemma: to save her ghostly friends from the evil Bo Cleevil, or to return home to West Virginia. 1 3584393 Mickey Moonbeam Brownlow, Mike St. Martin'sPressPublisher'sHardcoverE 2006 3.1 P-K 14.41 14.41AR: rl: 3.1pts: 0.5ISBN: 1-582-34704-2 ISBN 13: 978-1-582-34704-2 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: SLJ Annotation: Young Mickey, who lives on a faraway moon, receives a distress call from his pen pal, Quiggle, whose space scooter has crashed on a nearby asteroid, and they both get a big surprise when they finally meet face to face. 1 1041069 National Geographic KidsEverything (NationalGeographic)Set of 2 items Set 4-7 34.40 34.40 Ed. Date: []Series: National Geographic Kids Everything SLJ 2010 Annotation: N/A 1 5807 Once Around The Sun Katz, Bobbi Harcourt Perma-Bound811 2006 4.7 1-4 17.48 17.48AR: rl: 4.7pts: 0.5ISBN: 0-15-216397-2 ISBN 13: 978-0-15-216397-6 Ed. Date: [c2006] Reviewing Agencies: ALA(04/01/2006), HB, SLJ, WC Annotation: Collection of poems, one for each month of the year, with illustrations showing children enjoying the activities available during that month. 1 25899 One Million Things: AVisual Encyclopedia DK Editors DorlingKindersleyPublisher'sHardcover 031 2008 5 4-7 19.49 19.49ISBN: 0-7566-3843-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-7566-3843-6 Ed. Date: [2008] Reviewing Agencies: ALA, IRY, SLJ, WCSeries: One Million Things Annotation: Comprehensive visual encyclopedia with thousands and thousands of images that bring more than one million things to light. 1 11614 What The Moon Saw Resau, Laura DellYearlingPerma-BoundF 2006 4.7 5-9 10.67 10.67 AR: rl: 4.7pts: 10.0RC: rl: 6.5/pts: 18.0ISBN: 0-440-23957-5 ISBN 13: 978-0-440-23957-4 Lex: 750L Ed. Date: [c2006, 2008] Reviewing Agencies: *ALA, *K, *SLJ, ALA(10/01/2006), BB, HB,NCSS, V, WC, WJ Annotation: Fourteen-year-old Clara Luna spends the summer with her grandparents in the tiny, remote village of Yucuyoo, Mexico, learning about her grandmother's life as a healer, her father's decision to leave home for the United States, and her own place in the world. 1 807108 Why In The World?(Capstone)Set of 12 items Set K-3 215.88 215.88Ed. Date: []Series: Why In The World? LMC2011 Annotation: N/A Total=$1127.96

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Videos: Follett Titlewave

VHS 1 79.95 79.95 45DFDF1 Exploring earth, sun, and moon [videorecording] -- {IL 3-6, 525} -Visual Learning Co., Brandon, VT : c2006. Looks at some of the important characteristics of the earth, moon, and sun. Discusses phases of the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, tides, gravity, and the relationships between the earth, sun, and moon. SLJ 2006 DVD 1 89.95 89.95 40271F0 Exploring space [videorecording] -- {IL K-3, 629.4} -- Film Ideas, Wheeling, IL : c2004. Discusses space exploration.SLJ 2004 DVD 1 39.95 39.95 47587D2 In space : Earth, moon, sun, & beyond [videorecording] -- [ SL ] {IL 36, 500.5} -- Ignite Learning, Austin, Tex. : c2005. Presents a collection of videos that provide an introduction to the basic concepts of space science, including Earth's seasons, solar storms, eclipses, magnitude, galaxies, the big bang, and more. SLJ 2006 DVD 1 29.95 29.95 497F8D4 The inner planets [videorecording] -- {IL 3-6, 523.4} -- Schlessinger Media, Wynnewood, PA : 2006, c2003. Alien space travelers Adi and Woops answer questions about the inner planets, discussing whether there is life on Mars, which star appears first at night, how Earth compares with Mercury, asteroids, and other topics. LMC 2007, SLJ 2006 DVD 1 29.95 29.95 420C3F5 My fantastic field trip-- to the planets [videorecording] -- [ SL ] {IL K3, 523.4} -- Wonderscape Entertainment, United States : 2009. A musical outer space adventure in which Jake blasts off in his toy rocket on a critical mission and gets help along they way from the eight planets that magically talk and sing, along with their pal Pluto. Includes ten original songs. SLJ 2009 DVD 1 17.25 17.25 497FAD9 The outer planets [videorecording] -- {IL 3-6, 523.4} -- Schlessinger Media, Wynnewood, PA : 2006, c2003. Intergalactic travelers Adi and Woops answer questions about the outer planets, including Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune. SLJ 2006 DVD 1 29.95 29.95 49D97W7 Planets and space travel [videorecording] -- {IL 5-8, 629.4} -MediaPro, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL : c2005. Follows a shuttle into outer space, exploring the investigations of the universe that space shuttles make possible; discusses the history of space flight; and presents a look at the training of an astronaut headed to a space station. SLJ 2003 VHS 1 44.96 44.96 48338D1 Planets & the solar system [videorecording] -- {IL 5-8, 523} -Schlessinger Media, Wynnewood, PA : 2006, c1999. Tours the planets and solar system, describing the key characteristics of each planet, and explaining the theories of important astronomers of the past, including Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Newton, and includes an activity that shows how gravity keeps the planets of the solar system in orbit of the Sun. LMC 2007 DVD 1 29.95 29.95 4A417V3 Seasons under the sun. : Part 1, Spring [videorecording] -- [ VL ] {IL 3-6, 508.2} -- United Learning, Evanston, IL : c2000. Spring is the season that brings new growth and activity to plants, animals and people as the number of daylight hours increase. VL 2000 VHS 1 58.96 58.96 4A419V8 Seasons under the sun. : Part 3, Autumn [videorecording] -- {IL 3-6, 508.2} -- United Learning, Evanston, IL : c2000. Autumn is the season of change when people, plants and animals prepare for the cold weather ahead. VL 2000

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VHS 1 58.96 58.96 4A41AV5 Seasons under the sun. : Part 4, Winter [videorecording] -- {IL 3-6, 508.2} -- United Learning, Evanston, IL : c2000. Winter is typically gray and lifeless, the season with a low level of energy and cold can be a hardship to nature, animals and people. VL2000 VHS 1 58.96 58.96 419D9V0 Sun sense [videorecording] -- [ VL SL ] {IL 5-8, 613} -- MarshMedia, Shawnee Mission, Kansas : c1997. Discusses the dangers the sun can pose to those who don't take the proper precautions. SLJ 1998, VL 1998 Total=$568.74

LibraryVideo.com:
Space Exploration: Adi in Space DVD Series Quantity: _________ V6780 $159.60
For sale in U.S. only-- Join intergalactic travelers Adi and Woops as they discover the wonders of the solar system and beyond in Space Exploration: Adi in Space. This fast-paced, segmented series really captures kids' attention by asking simple, authentic questions about distant stars and planets, asteroids and comets, and the technology that makes space travel possible. The curious alien duo answer each question by using stunning footage and 3-D animation sequences, and giving clear scientific explanations of space science concepts like the birth and death of stars, the structure of the universe and the search for extraterrestrial life. Each program correlates to Earth & Space Science content standards, and encourages viewers to ask questions, inspiring further investigations into the science of astronomy! Teacher's guides are included and are available online. SLJ 2006

Catalog Section: DVD Childrens Videos Outer Space (Full Screen) Quantity: _________ W0586 26 minutes $29.95 1996
Bill Nye the Science Guy talks about outer space -- planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. He also visits the Mount Wilson Observatory in California to help illustrate how long it takes light to travel through the galaxy. This live-action, fast-paced program also features comedy, music videos, interviews with real scientists and hands-on experiments to make the concepts presented understandable and fun. DVD includes a printable teacher's guide. Disney Educational Production. c 1995, 2003 Disney. SLJ 2004

Catalog Section: DVD Childrens Videos Space Exploration (Full Screen) Quantity: _________ W0594 26 minutes $29.95 1996
Join Bill Nye the Science Guy as he explores the "final frontier" and shows the tools that humans invent to explore space. Did you know it takes 100 tons of fuel for a rocket to orbit Earth? Meet Dr. Linda Horn, a NASA scientist who's helping to develop the Cassini spacecraft, Destination: Saturn! This live-action, fast-paced program also features comedy, music videos, interviews with real scientists and hands-on experiments to make the concepts presented understandable and fun. DVD includes a printable teacher's guide. Disney Educational Production. c 1997, 2004 Disney. SLJ 2004

Catalog Section: DVD Childrens Videos NASA Space: Amazing Hubble Telescope (Full Screen) Quantity: _________ V3541 40 minutes $24.95 1997
Riding in orbit above the surface of Earth, the Hubble Telescope reveals details of the nature of the universe, including the birth and death of a star, and the presence of black holes. Go behind the scenes from project-planning to launch, to the repair mission and the latest images that have captured the attention of scientists and science buffs from around the world. SLJ 2004

Catalog Section: DVD Science & Nature Videos Magic School Bus: Space Adventures, The Quantity: _________ V1233 90 minutes $9.95 2003
Based on Scholastic's award-winning book series, this animated program leads children on an educational journey through science in three fun-filled episodes from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series. Arnold's know-it-all cousin Janet drives the whole class crazy when she joins Ms. Frizzle's class on a field trip and gets them lost in Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Outer Space , featuring the voice of Lily Tomlin. In Out of This World, the class blasts into outer space in order

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to avert an asteroid on a collision course with the school. Then, Wanda and the class are shrunk inside Tim's model airplane where they learn all about wings, moving air and flight in Taking Flight, featuring the voice of Lily Tomlin. Each episode is based on the book by Joanna Cole with illustrations by Bruce Degen. SLJ 2000

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Space Trekkers (Full Screen) Quantity: _________ V9178 30 minutes $14.95 2003
Science enthusiast Max Orbit leads children through a fun-filled lesson on planets, moons, comets, asteroids and more in this educational, live-action program, featuring colorful graphics and animated sequences. With the help of satellite footage and photographs, Max explores the makeup of the sun, comets, asteroids and meteors, while animated diagrams help to define the terms orbit, gravity, revolution and rotation. The program concludes with instructions for easyto-do classroom activities and inventive ideas for classroom science fair projects. SLJ 2004

Catalog Section: DVD Childrens Videos Solar System and Space (Full Screen), The Quantity: _________ W5003 $29.95 2007
Teachers can assess student knowledge of Earth science topics, including comets and meteors, planets, outer space, the moon, the sun and more, with this interactive DVD game, featuring hundreds of standards-based questions presented via clips from the Bill Nye the Science Guy video series. Ideal for use by individual students, teams or an entire class, the game offers an interactive way to reinforce classroom lessons, review information and concepts, and prepare for tests. The game features on-screen scoring, non-linear randomized play and printable resources, including a question guide listing all the questions and answers. Disney Educational Production. c 2007 Disney. SLJ 2007

Catalog Section: DVD Childrens Videos Space Adventure (Full Screen) Quantity: _________ F1186 98 minutes $39.95 2007
Students will learn about the planets, the sun, constellations and the function of telescopes in this interactive program. The program utilizes 3-D computer animation and a story-driven adventure to make these scientific concepts easy to learn. In this adventure, two space explorers work to decode a computer virus in order to save their space station from a black hole. A teacher's guide is included. SLJ 2010

Catalog Section: DVD Childrens Videos Total=$339.25 Audio Books/ Recorded Books Follett Titlewave: Space station rat [sound recording] (#47446T5) by Daley, Michael J. - Full Cast Audio, p2010, c2010 Int Lvl: 3-6-Fic- CD$33.96 BL 2005, KR 2005, SLJ 2005, HB 2005, BCCB 2005 Total= $33.96 PermaBound: 1 3936389 Groovy Gravity(Software)Korb, Rena B. MagicWagonInteractiveBook531 2008 3 K-3 19.95 19.95ISBN: 1-602-70150-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-602-70150-2 Ed. Date: [2008]Series: Science Rocks! Annotation: Introduces gravity, discussing how it works on Earth and in space and how humans are suited to Earth's gravity. SLJ 2008 1 430086 Molly Moon's HypnoticTime Travel Adventure (CD Audio)Byng, Georgia HarperCollinsCompactDiscF 2005 4-7 33.94 33.94ISBN: 0-06-082102-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-06-082102-9 Ed. Date: [2005]Series: Molly Moon Vol: 3 SLJ 2006 Annotation: Molly heads to India to learn more about hypnosis and meets younger versions of herself through time travel experiments.

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1 3936584 Moon Landing (Software) Dunn, Joeming W. MagicWagonInteractiveBook629.45 2008 5 3-6 19.95 19.95ISBN: 1-602-70166-0 ISBN 13: 978-1-602-70166-3 Ed. Date: [c2008] Reviewing Agencies: CC, SLJSeries: Graphic History Annotation: N/A 1 4077581 Ooze Slingers FromOuter Space (Software)Hoena, B. A. Stone ArchBooksInteractiveBook F 2007 3 2-5 17.99 17.99ISBN: 1-434-20608-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-434-20608-4 Ed. Date: [c2007] Series: Eek & Ack SLJ 2007 Annotation: Eek and Ack's plans to conquer Earth backfire when their ooze monster becomes attached to them.

Total= $91.83 Web Sources: Look at the following link for interesting space web sites! http://melbrock.pbworks.com/w/page/36839163/Space#