Space and Astronomy Reference Resources
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Eyewitness: Space Exploration
This is a spectacular and informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and the history of space exploration,…SubjectsScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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Eyewitness: Astronomy
Get an in-depth, comprehensive look at astronomy with a unique integration of words and pictures.SubjectsScienceSpace and Astronomy -
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Early Astronomers
Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.Subjects:Space and AstronomyScienceSpace Exploration -
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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer
An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySpace and Astronomy -
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Ancient Astronomers
Teach students about the lives and ideas of ancient astronomers with a research activity.Subjects:Space ExplorationSpace and AstronomyScience -
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Sedna Debuts, Rattling Poor Pluto
Learn about the discovery of Sedna – the most distant object ever identified in our solar system – by reading…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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Cosmic Counsel
Can the stars be your counsel? Read this article to learn more about astrology.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPhilosophySpace and Astronomy -
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New Planetary System
Learn about the planets in other solar systems than ours.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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Instant Expert: Astronomy
Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Leonid Meteor Showers
The Leonid Meteor Shower occurs around November 17. This article gives detailed information on them.Subjects:ScienceSpace and Astronomy -
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The Asteroids
An article describing the 30,000 pieces of rocky debris between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars known as the asteroids,…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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How Old Is the Universe?
An article describing how scientists have determined the age of the universe.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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History of the Calendar
Learn about the history and purpose of calendars.Subjects:Social Studies and HistorySpace and Astronomy -
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Benjamin Banneker
An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySpace and Astronomy -
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Planet Facts and Figures
All the basic facts on the planets are in these articles.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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History of the Leonid Meteor Showers
The recurring Leonid Meteor showers have been fascinating humans for many years. Read about the early thinking and…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySolar System -
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Moon Facts
Facts about moons all over the solar system!Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyMoon -
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Astronomy Terms
Knowledge of these terms will help students to understand astronomy.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSpace and AstronomyVocabulary -
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Mercury - Facts and Figures
Data and facts on Mercury.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Venus Facts and Figures
Data and information on Venus.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Mars Facts and Figures
Data and information on Mars.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Jupiter Facts and Figures
Data and information on Jupiter.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Saturn Facts and Figures
Information and data on Saturn.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Uranus Facts and Figures
Data and information on Uranus.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets