Folk Tales and Fairy Tales from Around the World
Posted on January 27th, 2020
We are excited to announce our new display, Folk Tales and Fairy Tales from Around the World, compiled by library staff member, Deborah Fennema. Featuring an explanation of the subtle differences between folk and fairy tales, the display highlights retellings from around the world. We hope you’ll stop by, grab a book and a free bookmark!
Take a look at the books on display below.
- About the Sleeping Beauty
- Travers, P. L. (Pamela Lyndon), 1899-1996.
- 398.2 T6972a
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- Arabella and Mr. Crack: An Old English Tale
- Gackenbach, Dick.
- 398.2 G1163a
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- Baba Yaga: A Russian Folktale
- Kimmel, Eric A.,
- 398.2 K5713ba
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- Baboushka and the Three Kings
- Robbins, Ruth.
- 398.2 R538b
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- Banza: A Haitian Story
- Wolkstein, Diane.
- 398.2 W8345ba
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- Blind Boy and the Loon, and Other Eskimo Myths.
- Maher, Ramona, 1934-
- 398.2 M277
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- Boy Of the Three-year Nap
- Snyder, Dianne.
- 398.2 Sn92
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- Bremen-town Musicians
- Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863.
- 398.2 G883b
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- Celtic Fairy Tales
- Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916,
- 398 J15ce
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- Dreamtime: Aboriginal Stories
- Oodgeroo Noonuccal, 1920-1993.
- 398.2 N737dr
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- Elves and the Shoemaker
- Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863.
- 398 G883e
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Gratitude and Giving Thanks
Posted on November 4th, 2019
Along with no-shave November, many folks on social media also spend of the month of November participating in activities such as 30 Days of Thanks with an intentional focus on gratitude. More and more, teachers find themselves teaching principles of gratitude, giving thanks, mindfulness, and manners in the classroom as a part of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.
Take a look at some of the great books now on display that focus on gratitude, giving thanks, and manners.
- ’twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
- Pilkey, Dav, 1966-
- 800 P644tw
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- Always Room for One More
- Leodhas, Sorche Nic, 1898-1969.
- 398.8 AL35al
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- Andy and the Lion: A Tale Of Kindness Remembered or the Power Of Gratitude
- Daugherty, James, 1889-1974.
- 800 D265an 1966
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- Arthur’s Thanksgiving
- Brown, Marc Tolon.
- 800 B8137ath
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- Before We Eat: From Farm to Table
- Brisson, Pat,
- 307 B7761be
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- Circle Of Thanks
- Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-
- 811.54 B83cir
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- D.w.’s Guide to Perfect Manners
- Brown, Marc Tolon.
- 800 B8137dwg
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- Emily Post Emily’s Everyday Manners
- Post, Peggy, 1945-
- 395.1 P845emi
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- Excuse Me! Certainly!
- Slobodkin, Louis, 1903-1975.
- 800 SL52e
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- From Hand to Mouth, Or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks, & the Table Manners to Go with Them
- Giblin, James Cross, 1933-2016.
- 394.1 G3558
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- Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
- Swamp, Jake, 1941-2010.
- 299 Sw23giv
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- Gracias, the Thanksgiving Turkey
- Cowley, Joy.
- 800 C83922g
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- Hands Are Not for Hitting
- Agassi, Martine, 1966-
- 371.7 Ag16han
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- How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
- Yolen, Jane,
- 800 Y783ho
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- How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
- Yolen, Jane.
- PZ8.3.Y76 Hmc 2014x
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- It’s a Spoon, Not a Shovel
- Buehner, Caralyn.
- 395 B861i
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- It’s Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel
- Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
- 800 C944its
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- Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
- Park, Barbara,
- 813 P2194jftu
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- Last Stop on Market Street
- De la Peña, Matt,
- 800 D3706La
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- Meanie’s Party
- Cowley, Joy,
- LB1525 .S865 2000x Meanie’s party
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- No Fighting, No Biting!
- Minarik, Else Holmelund,
- 800 M661n
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- Peter’s Old House
- Beskow, Elsa, 1874-1953.
- 839.736 B463p
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- Plymouth Thanksgiving
- Weisgard, Leonard, 1916-2000.
- 974.4 W435
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- Story Basket Read Together Audiocassettes.
- LB1525 .S865 2000x Meanie’s party
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- Thanksgiving: The True Story
- Colman, Penny.
- 394.2649 C71tha
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- Thanksgiving Book: A Companion to the Holiday Covering Its History, Lore, Traditions, Foods, and Symbols, Including Primary Sources, Poems, Prayers,
- Hillstrom, Laurie Collier, 1965-
- 394.2649 T3294
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- Thanksgiving Holiday Cookbook
- Raabe, Emily.
- 641.5 R11than
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- Thanksgiving in the White House
- Hines, Gary.
- 800 H589tha
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- Thingumajig Book Of Do’s & Don’ts
- Keller, Irene.
- 800 K282thi
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- Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn: The Story Of the Thanksgiving Symbols
- Barth, Edna.
- 394.2 B282t
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- Yoko’s World Of Kindness: Golden Rules for a Happy Classroom
- Wells, Rosemary.
- 800 W462yow
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Donation from Dr. Annette Christy: Social Emotional Learning Children’s Books and Curriculum
Posted on May 28th, 2019
The Ballenger Teachers Center is excited to announce a set of brand new books and curriculum donated by Dr. Annette Christy (EIU Alumna, Class of 1964). Dr. Christy has given generously to the Ballenger Teachers Center over the years. She graduated with a major in Latin and Spanish from Eastern Illinois University. She began her teaching career of 43 years at the secondary level. Then, she earned a Masters in Library Science from Chicago State University. She then earned a Doctorate in Educational Technology from Nova Southeastern University. She became a mentor for groups of on-site and online doctoral studies for Nova while still remaining a middle school media specialist in the Upstate of South Carolina. Her fond memories of studying at Booth Library inspired her to start contributing to the Ballenger Teachers Center in those areas of need that are suggested by the staff. It is her hope that these materials will be used to promote a joy of learning and enrichment. Through Dr. Christy’s generous donations, the coordinator of the Ballenger Teachers Center is able to identify areas of need in the collection and update them all at once.
You may remember that Dr. Christy donation was used to update our juvenile collection’s books about space and the solar system last year.
This year we were able to add the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum for grades K through 5. In addition to this wonderful curriculum, Dr. Christy’s donation allowed us to purchase a large variety of picture books about various social-emotional concepts, including persistence, kindness, responsibility, and fairness.
Please take a look at the full list of titles donated by Dr. Christy in 2018.
Increasing Knowledge of Diverse Individuals with Disabilities through Literature and Related Materials
Posted on August 23rd, 2018
This summer, Dr. Christina Edmonds-Behrend, Professor of Special Education, and Mrs. Michele McDaniel, Coordinator of the Ballenger Teachers Center at Booth Library, received a $1,500 grant from the Illinois State Foundation for Educational Studies, Inc., Delta Kappa Gamma for “Increasing Knowledge of Diverse Individuals with Disabilities through Literature and Related Materials.”
With these funds, we are purchasing children’s picture books, chapter books, and teaching materials that address a wide variety of disability experiences for the Ballenger Teachers Center. These items have been carefully selected to support pre-service teacher candidates in EIU’s College of Education. We are excited to announce that these items will be on special display in the Ballenger Teachers Center for the duration of the Fall 2018 semester.
Please preview the titles we have received so far below. More will arrive in the coming weeks. Please come to the BTC to check out some of our beautiful new materials today.
Also, stay tuned for more information about our coordinating Redden Grant for bringing a visiting author to campus!
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Dr. Christina Edmonds-Behrend and Mrs. Michele McDaniel with grant materials.
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List of grant materials received as of 22 August 2018.
- All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism
- Rudolph, Shaina,
- 800 R8357al
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- Always Watch out for the Flying Potato Salad!
- Winkler, Henry, 1945-
- 813 W729he09
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- Armond Goes to a Party: A Book About Asperger’s and Friendship
- Carlson, Nancy L.,
- 618.92 C197ar
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- Aunt Holly Call Me Shoogie
- Payne, Holly,
- 800 P2934as
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- Awesome Miss Seeds: Her Courage Overcame Disabilities; Her Determination Changed Schools and Teaching
- Escobar, Dolores A.,
- 370.92 Se324es
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- Barefoot Book Of Children
- Strickland, Tessa,
- 305.23 St855ba
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- Bookmarks Are People Too!
- Winkler, Henry, 1945-
- 813 W729he01
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- Can I Tell You About Down Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
- Elliott, Elizabeth J.,
- 618.9285 EL583ca
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- Can I Tell You About Cerebral Palsy?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
- Stanton, Marion, 1956-
- 616.836 St265ca
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- Can I Tell You About Dyslexia?: A Guide for Friends, Family, and Professionals
- Hultquist, Alan M.,
- 618.92 H8798ca
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- Can I Tell You About Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
- Fidler, Ruth,
- 618.92 F449ca
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- Can I Tell You About Peanut Allergy?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
- Dempsey, Sharon.
- 616.975 D3996ca
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- Can I Tell You About Sensory Processing Difficulties?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
- Allen, Sue (Psychotherapist)
- 618.92 AL545ca
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- Charlie & Frog: A Mystery
- Kane, Karen, 1965-
- 813 K1315ch
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- Colors Of the Wind: The Story Of Blind Artist and Champion Runner George Mendoza
- Powers, J. L. (Jessica Lynn), 1974-
- 759.13 M5237po
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- Conversation Skills for Kids with Autism & Asperger’s
- Toole, Janine,
- HM691 .T66 2017x
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- Curious George Joins the Team
- Platt, Cynthia,
- 800 P6973cuj
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- Dana Also Deserves a Playground
- Manor, Yael.
- 800 M31715da
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- Different Abilities
- Pettiford, Rebecca,
- 362.4 P453di
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Illinois Young Readers’ Choice Awards
Posted on April 16th, 2018
Each year, the Ballenger Teachers Center collects the nominees for the Illinois Young Readers’ Choice Awards.
Take a look at our Illinois Young Readers’ Choice Award Guide here to see the titles on the 2021 nominees lists.
The Rebecca Caudill Award is the flagship Illinois Young Readers’ Choice Award. It was first awarded in 1988. Twenty books representative of quality literature for children in grades 4 through 8 are chosen each year. Children have a year to read each book, and then vote for their favorite through their school or public library.
The Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE) sponsors three additional awards:
- Monarch Award (grades K-3) was first awarded in 2005
- Bluestem Award (grades 3-5) was first awarded in 2011
- Lincoln Award (teens) was first awarded in 2014
Nominee lists are announced in March, and students vote in February and March of the following year.
2018 ALA Youth Media Awards
Posted on March 29th, 2018
Every year, the American Library Association forms committees to select the best books of the year in a variety of categories. The selected titles represent examples of excellence in children’s and young adult literature and audio books. In addition to the gold medal award winners, each award will typically give honor awards to a few additional titles.
The 2018 Medal Winners and Honors are now on Display at the BTC. To learn more about these awards and to see a map of where they are located in the BTC, please visit the Awards Books collection page at the BTC Website: http://library.eiu.edu/btc/collections/awards.php
These titles will be on display until next March:
- #notyourprincess: Voices Of Native American Women
- 971.004 N849
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- Before She Was Harriet
- Cline-Ransome, Lesa,
- 973.7115 T7908cl
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- Belle Sauvage
- Pullman, Philip, 1946-
- 823 P967bd1 2017
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- Belle Sauvage
- Pullman, Philip, 1946-
- 823 P967bd1 2017
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- Boy Called Christmas
- Haig, Matt, 1975-
- 823 H1253bo 2016x
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- Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
- Martin, Jacqueline Briggs,
- 641.5 C4522ma
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- Epic Fail Of Arturo Zamora
- Cartaya, Pablo,
- 813 C242ep
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- Eyes Of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and the Invention Of Modern Photojournalism
- Aronson, Marc,
- 070.49 Ar675ey
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- First Rule Of Punk
- Pérez, Celia C., 1972-
- 813 P4153fi
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- Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
- Brown, Monica, 1969-
- 759.972 K121br
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- Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
- Lee, Mackenzi,
- 813 L5141ge
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- My Kite Is Stuck! and Other Stories
- Yoon, Salina,
- 800 Y815myk
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- Noodleheads See the Future
- Arnold, Tedd,
- 800 Ar65noo
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- Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability
- Burcaw, Shane,
- 362.4 B892no
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- Stars Beneath Our Feet
- Moore, David Barclay,
- 813 M7821st
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- Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961
- Brimner, Larry Dane,
- 323.092 F8759br
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- When a Wolf Is Hungry
- Naumann-Villemin, Christine, 1964-
- 800 N224wh
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- Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found
- Sandler, Martin W.,
- 910.45 Sa569wh
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- You’re Welcome, Universe
- Gardner, Whitney,
- 813 G177yo
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Explore the Solar System
Posted on January 10th, 2018
It seems fitting that this new BTC blog would launch with a post about our wonderful new books about outer space and the solar system.
This past Fall, the BTC received a generous donation from alumna, Dr. Annette Christy (Class of 1964). The donation was designated for non-fiction curriculum materials about the solar system, art, and music. In particular, our books about the solar system, planets, and space travel needed an update.
To determine which titles to select, I found this excellent website with recommendations of exemplary titles about outer space for children. I determined which books the website recommended best fit with the Next Generation Science Standards and the needs of our pre-service teachers doing lesson planning. I was then able to add up-to-date books at a variety of reading levels. I also consulted the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) publications and found some wonderful teaching resources related to exploring the solar system. I am so excited to share these new resources with you. I also want to send a warm thank you to Dr. Christy for her generous support of Booth Library, the Ballenger Teachers Center, and our teacher education program. We would not have been able to accomplish this much needed update without her generosity!
Students and faculty, please come take a look at this wonderful display. Perhaps your next thematic unit can orbit around the solar system! Stay tuned for a future post about the other wonderful materials donated by Dr. Christy.
Here’s a list of our new items on display:
- Astronomy Lab for Kids: 52 Family-friendly Activities
- Nichols, Michelle.
- 520.78 N517as
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- Comets and Meteors
- Stiefel, Chana, 1968-
- 523 St521co
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- Mars: The Red Planet
- Carney, Elizabeth, 1981-
- 523.43 C217ma
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- Next Time You See a Sunset
- Morgan, Emily R. (Emily Rachel), 1973-
- 523.3 M8217ne
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- Next Time You See the Moon
- Morgan, Emily R. (Emily Rachel), 1973-
- 523.3 M8217ne
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- Planet Venus
- Taylor-Butler, Christine.
- 523.42 T2127pl
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- Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers Of Space
- Walliman, Dominic, Dr.,
- 520 W157pr
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- Secrets Of Jupiter
- Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-
- 523.45 Ad197se
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- Secrets Of Mercury
- Berne, Emma Carlson,
- 523.41 B4572se
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- Secrets Of Saturn
- Radomski, Kassandra,
- 523.46 R1195se
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- Secrets Of Uranus
- Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-
- 523.47 Ad197se
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- Secrets Of Venus
- Berne, Emma Carlson,
- 523.42 B4572se
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- Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More
- Schatz, Dennis,
- QB46 .S2592 2015
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- Sun: Energy for Our Solar System
- Lundgren, Julie K.
- 520 L9723su
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- Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy: 45 New Formative Assessment Probes
- Keeley, Page.
- QB61 .K44 2012
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- When the Sun Goes Dark
- Fraknoi, Andrew.
- 523.78 F8432wh
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