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1.E.1 Recognize the features and patterns of the earth/moon/sun system as observed from the Earth

Clarifying Objectives
- 1.E.1.1 Recognize differences in the features of the day and night sky and apparent movement of objects across the sky as observed from Earth.
-1.E.1.2 Recognize patterns of observable changes in the Moon's appearance from day to day.

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By: Gail Gibbons

Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

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By: Franklyn M. Branley

Discusses the size, distance from the earth, and physical characteristics of the moon. Explains the reasons for the phases of the moon.

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By: Bob Crelin

Playful poetry introduce the names and shapes of the lunar phases to explain the role light and shadow play in this transformation.

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By: Cynthia Rylant

The main character, a mother holding her baby, describes how long ago Native Americans gave names to all the full moons. Each month’s full moon is described beautifully and contains gorgeous illustrations.

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By: Steve Tomecek

Introduces readers to facts and myths about the moon.

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By: Kevin Henkes

Kitten thinks the full moon looks just like a bowl of milk and she tries to find it. Captures the puzzling question of why can’t you ever seem to catch up to the moon when it’s right there in front of you?

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By: Melanie Chrismer

Details about traveling to the moon, what the moon is, the phases and more. On the first two pages, key words are illustrated for you to find throughout the book.

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By: Frankly M. Branley

A simple explanation of how the rotation of the earth causes night and day.

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By: Eric Carle

Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size. Some pages fold out to display particularly large pictures.

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By: Michael Driscoll

A child's introduction to the night sky : the story of the stars, planets, and constellations, and how you can find them in the sky

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By: Seymour Simon

Answers a variety of questions about the moon and has pictures of the moon from NASA