Soaring Through the Universe: Astronomy Through Children's Literature
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Soaring Through the Universe: Astronomy Through Children's Literature
By (Author) Joanne Letwinch
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Libraries Unlimited Inc
15th March 1999
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Literary studies: general
Childrens and teenage literature studies: general
Astronomy, space and time
810.99282
Physical Properties
Paperback
191
Width 216mm, Height 279mm
595g
Description
Teach the basics of astronomical and space science using lively retellings of traditional folktales and quality children's literature. Reproducible activities and project ideas that meet NSTA standards combine stories and facts with language arts, math, science, art, and music, using the multiple intelligences approach. An extensive bibliography and other resources, such as addresses for Web sites and organizations in the area of astronomy and space science, are included. Grades 3-6 (adaptable to other levels).
Author Bio
JOANNE C. LETWINCH is a fourth grade teacher, Haddonfield Public Schools, Haddonfield, New Jersey.
