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**1. Oxford Children's Encyclopedia, volume 5 (located in the Non-Fiction section at 030 OXF)**
===**This volume only contains a small section about planets, but it will be a good place to start to help you to //define// what it is you want to find out. It has general information about the planets, their rings and their moons.** ===

**2. The Space Atlas by Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest (located in the Non-Fiction section at 520)**
===**This space atlas contains detailed information. It has colourful pictures which are clearly labelled. There are lots of "Facts and Figures" boxes which will give you information about sizes, distances, temperatures, etc. Look at the Contents page and think about how you need to //select// information for your task. Which items in the Contents page relate to the information you really need?** ===

**3. Britannica Online**
===**Go to our Library Moodle page to find the link for Britannica Online - click on Primary Edition. Use the search box to find information about all the different planets, how they were formed and how they move around the solar system. As you watch the videos and animations, remember to write down key points that you see and hear. Remember to refer back to your questions to keep these fresh in your mind.** ===

** 4. Expert Space **
===**Again, go to our Library Moodle page and click on the link to Expert Space. Use your keywords to search for information that has a reading level of 1 or 2 as these are good for your age group. (You are allowed to look at the ones with a 3 or 4, but may find the language a bit tricky). Look for the tab to other websites and media as these can be very helpful.** ===

** 1. Kingfisher Young Knowledge - Solar System by Dr. Mike Goldsmith ( ** located in the Non-Fiction section at ** 501.3 GOL) **
===**This book will give you an overview of the solar system, the different planets, space missions and history. It will be really helpful to those children in the 5M class. It is a good place to start if you are trying to think of questions you would like to find answers to. There are also some fun and easy projects at the back of the book for you to do at home which may help you to //reflect// on what you have learned.** ===

**2. Essential Science - Earth, Moon and Sun by Peter Riley (**located in the Non-Fiction section at **523 RIL)**
===**If you are looking for a book that will give you general information that is clearly set out and easy to read, this is a good book for you. Some statistics are provided and the diagrams are clearly labelled. Use the index to locate where in the book you will find your keywords. The glossary will help you to understand new words you find in the text.** ===

** 3.Science Alive! Earth and the Solar System **
===** If you are the kind of learner who likes to make things and do experiments, then you will love this book. There are lots of diagrams and pictures in this book if you are looking for something with less text in it. ** ===

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