1. TEXT SETS
Elizabeth White

2. Olson, G. 2007. Phases of the moon. Mankato, Minn.: Capstone Press.
This book is connected to phases of the moon and also gives children a narrative to read in addition to their learning.
Reading Level: K-1

3. Gibbons, G. 1997. The moon book. New York: Holiday House.
This book teaches children the moon phases, its movements, and how it is the only natural satellite we have.
AR: 3.1

4. Mcnulty, F. and Kellogg, S. 2005. If you decide to go to the moon
Mcnulty, F. and Kellogg, S If you decide to go to the moon. New York: Scholastic
This book is a narrative non-fiction book that tells how a boy went to the moon. In the story it describes all that he seems on his journey through space and once he’s reached the moon.
AR: 2.7

5. Branley, F. , Emberley, B. and Emberley, E. 1987
Branley, F., Emberley, B. and Emberley, E The moon seems to change. New York: Crowell.
This book discuses the size and distance the Moon is from the Earth, the moon phases, and characteristics of the moon.
Level 28

6. Simon, S. 2003. The moon. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
A non-fictional book with many photographs informing the audience about craters, moonquakes, and important relationship to the Earth.
AR: 3.8

7. Branley, F. and Dorros, A. 1986. What makes day and night
Branley, F. and Dorros, A What makes day and night. New York: Crowell.
This book explains in simple terms how the Earth rotates and includes photographs and drawings that have been accurately portrayed by NASA.
Level 26

8. Moyer, R. 2012. McGraw-Hill science
Moyer, R McGraw-Hill science. New York: McGraw- Hill School Division.
In Chapter 8 of the textbook, information about the basic moon phases, the rotation of the Earth, and how the moon affects the Earth can be found. This is the textbook students use in and out of class.
Third Grade Level