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Next Time You See
Next Time You See the Moon
This fascinating book will stay with children every time they gaze up at the night sky. Through vivid pictures and engaging explanations, children will learn about many of the Moon’s what makes it look like a silvery crescent one time and a chalk-white ball a few nights later, why it sometimes appears in the daytime, where it gets its light, and how scientists can predict its shape on your birthday a thousand years from now. Next Time You See the Moon is an ideal way to explain the science behind the shape of the Moon and bring about an evening outing no child—or grown-up—will soon forget.Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as sunsets, seashells, fireflies, pill bugs, and more. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website.Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—be it a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2014
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September 29, 2019Summary:
This non fiction book by author Emily Morgan teaches children about the different phases of the moon and why we see the moon in different shapes each night (sometimes we can’t even see it at all)! The book discusses the overall concept of why we see the moon in the different ways that we do, because the moon moves around the earth in an orbit as the earth rotates, as well as the names and appearances of the different phases of the moon: crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full moon, and new moon. In addition, the author explains and provides images of the moon in all of these phases while waxing and waning. The author talks about how the moon is visible during the day sometimes and other times it is not and the explanation behind this as well. Finally, the author discusses the fact that the moon takes about a month to go through all its different phases before the cycle begins again and how this is due to the fact that this is the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around the earth.
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With its simple yet highly accurate explanations of the concepts behind why the moon appears as it does and when it does, as well as it’s realistic and plentiful images to accompany this information, Next Time You See The Moon is an incredible resource for upper elementary teachers (grades 3-5) to have in their classroom. The book presents the information in an organized manner that is graspable to upper elementary age students and fosters a curiosity and excitement for learning about our solar system! The author asks the reader questions to encourage critical thinking about why we see the moon the way we do and covers content that answers the common questions that children ask about the moon, and more! In addition to various images of the moon in its different phases, the author also includes images of the moon in different locations in nature and during the day as well as at night, providing a variety of images for young children to enjoy!
Teaching Idea:
A read aloud of this book along with the filling out of a diagram or some form of graphic organizer could be a great way to integrate reading concepts into a science lesson in the upper elementary grades (3-5). Students could listen to the story and fill out an organizer (maybe in the form of a story board) about the different subtopics about the moon that were covered in the book (phases, explanation of different phases, when and where it rises and sets and why, etc.). The teacher could then guide students in an integrated discussion about the structure of a non-fiction book (perhaps comparing this to fiction books they have read in the past) as well as a discussion about moon phases. To extend the activity and make it extra engaging, students could then have the opportunity to build the different moon phases using oreos.
This non fiction book by author Emily Morgan teaches children about the different phases of the moon and why we see the moon in different shapes each night (sometimes we can’t even see it at all)! The book discusses the overall concept of why we see the moon in the different ways that we do, because the moon moves around the earth in an orbit as the earth rotates, as well as the names and appearances of the different phases of the moon: crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full moon, and new moon. In addition, the author explains and provides images of the moon in all of these phases while waxing and waning. The author talks about how the moon is visible during the day sometimes and other times it is not and the explanation behind this as well. Finally, the author discusses the fact that the moon takes about a month to go through all its different phases before the cycle begins again and how this is due to the fact that this is the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around the earth.
Evaluation:
With its simple yet highly accurate explanations of the concepts behind why the moon appears as it does and when it does, as well as it’s realistic and plentiful images to accompany this information, Next Time You See The Moon is an incredible resource for upper elementary teachers (grades 3-5) to have in their classroom. The book presents the information in an organized manner that is graspable to upper elementary age students and fosters a curiosity and excitement for learning about our solar system! The author asks the reader questions to encourage critical thinking about why we see the moon the way we do and covers content that answers the common questions that children ask about the moon, and more! In addition to various images of the moon in its different phases, the author also includes images of the moon in different locations in nature and during the day as well as at night, providing a variety of images for young children to enjoy!
Teaching Idea:
A read aloud of this book along with the filling out of a diagram or some form of graphic organizer could be a great way to integrate reading concepts into a science lesson in the upper elementary grades (3-5). Students could listen to the story and fill out an organizer (maybe in the form of a story board) about the different subtopics about the moon that were covered in the book (phases, explanation of different phases, when and where it rises and sets and why, etc.). The teacher could then guide students in an integrated discussion about the structure of a non-fiction book (perhaps comparing this to fiction books they have read in the past) as well as a discussion about moon phases. To extend the activity and make it extra engaging, students could then have the opportunity to build the different moon phases using oreos.
September 5, 2017
A fascinating book on a so-common object, yet it tells the moon phase in such an interesting way that makes it easy to understand. One question posed is rather exciting for us living in the Northern Hemisphere, is there any difference of the moon phase in the Southern Hemisphere?
Oh..any other differences regarding the nature for the two hemispheres?
Oh..any other differences regarding the nature for the two hemispheres?
August 3, 2018
Beautifully done, would be an excellent resource for learning about phases of the moon, but I don't think it will work as a whole school Reading Week book.
November 13, 2020
A very simple overview of the moon, its phases and influence on life on Earth. Perfect for kids ages 3-7.
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