It goes through the different phases of the moon as well as the different astronomers who studied the moon. The book ends with a list of legends and facts, from the man in the moon to the first person to land on it. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Gibbons deephued illustrations add dimension to the informative and stellar text. The book includes information on the moon phases, explorations, and observations. See all books authored by gail gibbons, including from seed to plant, and the moon book, and more on.
Moon phases flip book cant find original link or directions, but looks like a good idea stages of the moon foldable pair with a book that introduces the concepts for my favorite fifth grade science teachers. Important dates, as well as the significance and use of telescopes are presented, making this a great read for future scientists. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. This comprehension sheet goes with the book the moon book by gail gibbons.
See more ideas about gail gibbons, mentor texts and frog life. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the moon by writing, and speaking about the different phases, and demonstratesymbolize the phases of the moon through the use of oreos. In this solar system lesson, students listen to several books about the moon including the moon book by gail gibbons. The worksheet contains five comprehension questions, vocabulary, fact vs. A video interview with gail gibbons reading rockets. 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. This montessorifriendly book is recommended for ages 58. Gail gibbons writes the kind of nonfiction books that young children pore over. To facilitate the use of these resources, student achievement partners has partnered with booksource to provide a collection of readaloud anchor texts that may be purchased. She has wrote so many books that we have recommended over the years. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Gail gibbons books list of books by author gail gibbons. This book gives a lot of information about the moon and about space. Sizes answer the questions about the different sizes of owls in the flap book.
Young scholars complete a kwl activity concerning the phases of the moon. In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, gail gibbons discusses how she. In beautiful spacious visuals, children will learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration and the moons effect on the earth. Gibbons direct style makes this book an excellent teaching tool for a first look at the moon, the earths natural satellite. Author gail gibbon s vibrant illustrations help readers visualize the movement of the moon in relation to the earth and sun, and moon exploration is explained simply, without too much overwhelming detail. If your child loves things like astronomy or you want to introduce the moon to them, this book is for you. This book will share many facts about the moon and is perfect for an astronomy unit study. Each video has activities and ideas for continued study of the book. This informational text by gail gibbons offers information on the moon and its relationship to the earth and sun. In beautiful, spacious layouts, children learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration, and the moons effect on the earth. Reviews of the the moon book until now about the publication we now have the moon book comments users are yet to yet left their overview of. The moon by elaine landau is another montessorifriendly book with lots of information.
This book study can easily be paired with other books both fiction and nonfiction, articles, and videos about the moon. Published on apr 20, 2011 gail gibbons writes the kind of nonfiction books that young children pore over. Gail gibbons has written more than one hundred childrens booksmostly nonfiction. Im a little late to the game for junes virtual book club for kids, but i really wanted to participate since it was an author that i really enjoy i thought that id gather activities related to her space and solar system books since its summer and here in central texas night time is. Kent took this picture when i was researching my gorillas book. In this updated version of the moon, gail gibbons does a great job describing the different phases of the moon as well as how this effects our ocean tides. Learn the answer to these questions and more in this free owl lapbook. Facts about the moon, including eclipses and its different phases. In beautiful, spacious layouts, children learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration, and the moon s effect on the earth. Using her signature combination of colorful, clear illustrations and accessible text, gail gibbons reinforces important vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers.
Childrens book author and illustrator, gail gibbons, keeps you up to date on recent books, as well as archiving previous titles. In fact, the moon is the earths only natural satellite. See more ideas about gail gibbons, mentor texts and books. Here is information about our moon, including how the oceans tides are affected by it, why the same side always faces earth, why there are different phases of the moon, and why there are solar and lunar eclipses. Of a frogteaching second gradeonline storiesyoutube songssmart board activitiesfrog theme pond life.
Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, the moon book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more. I like to use it as a read aloud during a unit on space. There are updates as well with this release which is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon. According to the washington post, gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator.
This book is a beginning stargazer s best resource. I often have a book by gail gibbons as part of our current theme for that reason. Facts about the moon, including eclipses and its different. This primary book for young children introduces the moon with fullcolor illustrations and basic information. Her nonfiction books are richly illustrated and teach children a wide range of real world topics. The students will be able to begin to explain and understand the phases of the moon as well as the effectsrelationship of the sun and moon on earth. This book is perfect for kids showing an early interest in space. To facilitate the use of these resources, student achievement partners has partnered with booksource to provide a collection of readaloud anchor texts that. As the sun sets at the end of each day, the sky becomes darker and darker. Gail gibbons is a master at communicating scientific topics to young children. Gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator. This easy to read picture book is a great way to introduce, or reteach important moon facts. The moon book by gail gibbons has lots of information, although in an easily understood form. The best books about the moon natural beach living.
Gail gibbons is one of our favorite nonfiction authors. Her cartoon illustrations look deceptively cute, but they are accurate. Moon book, the audio gail gibbons audiobook bookbeat. Moon themed picture books for kids a list of moon themed picture books for children.
Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young reader. My son is 3 and it is able to keep his mind active and engaged but could certainly be enjoyed by children up to 7 or 8 years old. In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, gail gibbons discusses how she comes up with the idea for her books and the daunting task of explaining complex topics in a few pages. Gail gibbons always has terrific non fiction books for kids. It goes through the different phases of the moon as well as the different astronomers.
In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, gail gibbons discusses how she comes up with the idea for. Enrich your reading of the moon by gail gibbons with this comprehension worksheet. The best moon books for kids living montessori now. A kidfriendly introduction to the biggest, brightest light in our ni.
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