4. Books in the library

Books about Earth and Space can be found in the non-fiction area of the library.  Dewey decimal numbers starting at 520 through to 525 are reference books about this topic. There are 3 examples here of books available but there are many more on the shelves for you to use.  These books can help you select the information you need for the task. Skim read the books for the information you are looking for and take notes to record.

This is locating and selecting in the Information Search Process.

 

The asterisk after the books gives an indication of the reading level. * is easy, ** harder, and *** hardest.


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The Sun by Robin Birch (2007) gives interesting facts about the forming of the sun, why planets orbit around it, and how hot it is.  **


The solar system by Australian Geographic (2017)  is a book about the galaxies, stars, moons, and planets in our solar system. It explains the place of Earth in its orbit around the sun. ***


13 Planets. The latest view of the solar system by David A. Aguilra (2011) is a nicely illustrated book giving information on all the planets, their appearance, and place in the solar system. **