Project Tips
Step 1
Look for resources. Focus on using books,
including encyclopedias. It’s also a great idea
to look up your planet on the Internet using
websites like those listed in this Homework
Helper to gather information for your report.
Step 2
Decide how you will organize your report. You
may begin with a title page and a short
summary of the planet and then get more
specific with information about the diameter,
how many moons circle it, etc.
Step 3
Double check your assignment to make sure
that you have followed all of your teacher’s
guidelines. This is very important! Much of
your grade depends on simply following the
assignment directions. Make changes as needed.
Step 4
Have a parent, or other adult, read your report
and check for errors. You can also use spellcheck on the computer before printing out the
final copy. Turn it in on time to get the best
grade!
Websites
DiscoveryKids: Space
http://discoverykids.com/category/space/
NASA: Solar System Exploration
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm
National Geographic: Planets
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/
science/space/planets
The Nine Planets
(Note: There are officially eight planets in our
solar system)
Planet Reports
Project Tips
Space Exploration
Astronauts
Facts & Figures
http://nineplanets.org/
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum:
Exploring the Planets
https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/
exploring-planets
Orange Public Library Children’s Services
Orange Public Library & History Center
407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92866
(714) 288 - 2420
Taft Branch Library
740 E. Taft Ave., Orange CA 92865
(714) 288 - 2436
El Modena Branch Library
380 S. Hewes St., Orange, CA 92869
(714) 288 - 2454
www.cityoforange.org/library
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Homework Helper
Using Our Library Catalog
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In the Search for box, type in what you are
searching for (e.g. Jupiter).
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Click on Title. Wait for search results to
come up on screen. Use the scroll bar to
move to a title you are interested in.
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Click on a book title (it will be a blue link)
to see whether the item is available at this
library.
Click on Go Back to see another item from
the results list. Items that have Dewey
Decimal numbers with a J are located in the
Children’s aisles.
Books on individual planets are located
in the J 520’s in the Children’s aisles.
Books
J 520 VIS
Visual Encyclopedia of Space
With full-color photographs, diagrams, charts, and
detailed illustrations, this book covers everything
kids want to know about space.
J 629.409 ALD Look to the Stars
Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 astronaut, gives a quick
overview of the past and near future of
human space flight. Gr 2-4
J 520 WIL
Space
This book answers questions about
many aspects of space. Gr 3-6
J 629.45 GRO All About Astronauts
This fascinating book explores the history and
work of astronauts, the rigors of astronaut
training, and what it is like to live and work in
space. Brief bios on our most famous
astronauts are also included.
J 520.3 FIR
First Space Encyclopedia
Explore the planets and discover amazing facts
about nearby galaxies.
J 520.3 SPA Space: A Visual Encyclopedia
A comprehensive exploration of space from our
nearest planets and stars to far-off galaxies. Supports the Common Core State Standards. Gr 4-6
J 520.3 VOG
Is There Life on Other Planets?:
and Other Questions About Space
This book explores whether there's a factual basis
for common sayings about space. Gr 2-4
J523.1 AGU
Space encyclopedia : a tour of our
solar system and beyond
This book presents the latest exciting findings on
space exploration and research. Gr 7 Up
J 523.2 CAR
Exploring the Solar System:
A History With 22 Activities
This oversize book is an intriguing and
engrossing mix of facts, history, and
hands-on activities. Gr 5 Up
Reminder:
You may only check out
3 books per planet.
An Astronaut’s View
J 523.2 TRA The Solar System
Introduces the solar system, its origins,
and shooting stars, and looks at how scientists
are exploring outer space.
J 523.4 CAR Extreme Planets! Q & A
Carson asks 20 planet-related questions, such as,
"Why is Mars called the Red Planet?" and answers
each with a paragraph or two of basic, clearly
presented information. Gr 2-4
J 629.45 HOL
Trailblazing Astronaut John
Glenn
A vivid account of the life of John Glenn,
perhaps America's most well-known
astronaut. Glenn's early life, space flights,
and business and political careers are
included as well.
J 629.45 VAN To the Stars!
A picture book biography of Kathy Sullivan,
the first woman to do an extravehicular
activity-more commonly known as a
space walk-during her 1984 mission on
the Challenger. Gr 2-5
JB RIDE
Who was Sally Ride?
Read about Sally Ride, the first American
woman astronaut to fly in space.