Bibliography: Grade 5
Systems in Living Things
by Donald Silver
Julian Messner, 1993
This book emphasizes the importance of preserving tropical rain forests while describing the life processes of the plants and animals that dwell within them.
Body Science
by Anita Ganeri
Dillon Press, 1992
Does your food ever go down the "wrong way"? Does your stomach ever rumble? Find
out about your digestive system and many other parts of the human body in this book.
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Ospreys
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993
This book details the life cycle, habitat, and breeding of ospreys or fish hawks, and
threats to their survival.
Prairie Dogs
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999
Learn about the habits and life cycle of prairie dogs and examine their place in the ecology of the prairie.
The Solar System and Beyond
by John Gustafson
Julian Messner, 1992
This book contains a wealth of information and tips for observing the galaxies in the night sky and for making your own telescope.
The Illustrated World of Space
by Iain Nicolson
Simon & Schuster, 1991
The stunning photographs, maps, and diagrams in this book illustrate the many wonders
of the universe.
The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet
by Eleanor Cameron
Little, Brown, & Company, 1954
This delightful tale about a space adventure was written almost half a century ago.
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Orion, The Hunter
by Necia H. Apfel
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1995
Spectacular photographs and diagrams help students explore the many features of Orion,
the Hunter.
Find the Constellations
by H. A. Rey
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1976
This book is an informative guide to locating and identifying constellations in the northern hemisphere.
The Nature of Matter
by Robert Gardner
Julian Messner, 1988
Floating ice cubes in different liquids such as water and oil is just one experiment found in this book that explores the nature of matter.
Eyewitness Science: Chemistry
by Dr. Ann Newmark
Dorling Kindersley, 1993
This book explores the amazing effect that chemistry has on every part of our lives and
why it is so important to our future.
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Einstein: Visionary Scientist
by John B. Severance
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999
This biography tells about the scientist who expanded the way we understand our universe and helped create a framework for modern physics.
Water on Earth
by Jane Burton and Kim Taylor
Gareth Stevens, 1998
Rain provides most of the water used by living things, but can also cause much damage. This book explores rain as a vital resource.
Water Up, Water Down: The Hydrologic Cycle
by Sally M. Walker
Carolrhoda Books, 1992
Students meet Wilson Alwyn Bentley and learn about his water experiments.
Weather and Climate
by Q. L. Pearce
Julian Messner, 1989
Students learn about lightning and its occurrences by taking a closer look at Earth's atmosphere and varying weather patterns.
Professor Fergus Fahrenheit and His Wonderful Weather Machine
by Candace Groth-Fleming
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1994
Meet Professor Fergus and find out about his plan to help his town get the rain it needs.
The Third Planet: Exploring the Earth From Space
by Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy
Crown Publishers, 1994
This book details astronaut Sally Ride's space shuttle voyage into space.
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El Niño: Stormy Weather for People and Wildlife
by Caroline Arnold
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998
Learn how this weather pattern forms, how scientists track it, what its effects are, and why following its path is of such importance.
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