Unit D: Atmosphere and Solar System
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Leveled Independent Science Books
Extra Support
- Tornado Chasers
- Summary: Describes the daring and expertise of experts who follow tornadoes.
On Level
- Space Wardrobe
- Summary: Explains the science and technology behind dressing for outer space.
Challenge
- 15 Facts about Stars
- Summary: Presents facts and statistics about the universe and astronomy.
STUDENT BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 9
- The Best Book of Weather
- Explores basic and complex weather topics.
- Blizzard: The Storm That Changed America
- A vivid account of the March 1888 blizzard in the Northeast.
- Forecasting the Weather
- A look at the systems used to forecast weather.
CHAPTER 10
- The Moon
- An explanation of the Moon's satellite relationship to Earth.
- Stars and Planets
- Explores the planets and stars of the galaxy and beyond.
- Exploring Saturn
- Describes historical knowledge and studies of Saturn.
CHAPTER 11
- Looking for Life in the Universe
- Jill Tarter works to determine if life exists on other planets.
- Out-of-This-World Astronomy: 50 Amazing Activities and Projects
- An array of facts and activities for beginning sky watchers.