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Dwarf Planets
Presents an introduction to five dwarf planets, looking at their position in the solar system, how they were discovered, and the origins of their names, and explains why the definition of the dwarf planet was revised in 2006.
- GenresScience
24 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2013
4 people want to read
About the author
Susan Ring
231 books14 followersI've been writing stories and songs for over 25 years, and have written for a wide variety of media. I have a proven track record in creating award-winning books, television programs, package copy, educational programs, zoo and museum exhibits, music, social media posts, and blogs.
My projects have received numerous awards including an Emmy Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, Moonbeam Book Award, a Cine Golden Eagle, a Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Award, and an Environmental Media Award.
My books have been published by Disney Publishing, Scholastic, Pearson Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Steck-Vaughn, and Random House, just to name a few. Many of my stories have universal appeal with a number of them having been translated into other languages. I've also written package copy, instructions, web content, SEO copy, taglines, and product names for entertainment giant Hasbro, Inc.
In the world of TV and video, I co-created Nickelodeon’s Moose A. Moose and Z Bird characters, and have written music for National Geographic, NOVA, the National Wildlife Federation, and The Wildlife Conservation Society. One of my children's songs, "Where's My Nose?" won third place in the International Songwriting Competition. I also write educational videos for students in grades K-8.
As the Manager of Interpretation at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, I helped create the on-grounds experience through creative and informative graphics, exhibit themes, hands-on interactives, and live performances.
My home is in Rhode Island where I write in the company of my 2 dogs and very bossy bird.
My projects have received numerous awards including an Emmy Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, Moonbeam Book Award, a Cine Golden Eagle, a Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Award, and an Environmental Media Award.
My books have been published by Disney Publishing, Scholastic, Pearson Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Steck-Vaughn, and Random House, just to name a few. Many of my stories have universal appeal with a number of them having been translated into other languages. I've also written package copy, instructions, web content, SEO copy, taglines, and product names for entertainment giant Hasbro, Inc.
In the world of TV and video, I co-created Nickelodeon’s Moose A. Moose and Z Bird characters, and have written music for National Geographic, NOVA, the National Wildlife Federation, and The Wildlife Conservation Society. One of my children's songs, "Where's My Nose?" won third place in the International Songwriting Competition. I also write educational videos for students in grades K-8.
As the Manager of Interpretation at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, I helped create the on-grounds experience through creative and informative graphics, exhibit themes, hands-on interactives, and live performances.
My home is in Rhode Island where I write in the company of my 2 dogs and very bossy bird.
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February 17, 2025
A great introduction to the history of dwarf planets discovery, naming and categorizing, as well as the current scientific explorations.
April 8, 2016
Twin Text
Kelly, M. (2013). Mousetronaut Goes to Mars. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Rationale
I chose Dwarf Planets because of a discussion about Pluto not counting as a planet anymore that I had at my school. Also we have a science unit about space and our place in it, as a planet. Finally, this is an excellent selection to introduce or review a multitude of text features. I really like the fact that I've now found read alouds that connect to two of my science units. I would use the fictional text this time just as another connect read aloud.
Text Structures
The text structure for this book is a combination of descriptive, established sequence and question & answer.
Text Features
Within this text the following text features can be found: a table of contents, sidebars, special fonts, photographs, captions, diagrams, charts, biographies, a glossary and an idea.
Strategy Application
As I mentioned before, this twin set connects to a unit in our science curriculum. I would read the non-fiction book to introduce the unit. It could be used to begin vocabulary flashcards that students will create for the unit. The fictional text would work as a read aloud during whole group reading.
Kelly, M. (2013). Mousetronaut Goes to Mars. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Rationale
I chose Dwarf Planets because of a discussion about Pluto not counting as a planet anymore that I had at my school. Also we have a science unit about space and our place in it, as a planet. Finally, this is an excellent selection to introduce or review a multitude of text features. I really like the fact that I've now found read alouds that connect to two of my science units. I would use the fictional text this time just as another connect read aloud.
Text Structures
The text structure for this book is a combination of descriptive, established sequence and question & answer.
Text Features
Within this text the following text features can be found: a table of contents, sidebars, special fonts, photographs, captions, diagrams, charts, biographies, a glossary and an idea.
Strategy Application
As I mentioned before, this twin set connects to a unit in our science curriculum. I would read the non-fiction book to introduce the unit. It could be used to begin vocabulary flashcards that students will create for the unit. The fictional text would work as a read aloud during whole group reading.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews