New Jersey Core Curriculum Standard 5.9 
Astronomy and Space Science
All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

The study of science should include a study of the planet Earth and its relationship to the rest of the universe. This standard describes what students should know about astronomy and space science.

What is astronomy? 

Astronomy, branch of science that studies the motions and natures of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies; more generally, the study of matter and energy in the universe at large. -Columbia Encyclopedia

Why should you use this pathfinder? 

This pathfinder is give you a starting place for books, articles, databases, and DVDs on astronomy and space science. There are Web sites and organizations too! Use the subject headings to find more information, and if you need help, be sure to ASK YOUR LIBRARIAN!

Want to search by subject? Try these terms and call numbers!

Need Books?

• Garlick, Mark A. Astronomy: A visual guide Sydney, Australia: Firefly books, 2004. 520 GAR

• Ronan, Colin. The natural history of the universe: from the big bang  to the end of time. New York : Macmillan, 1991. Y520 RON

• Rowan, Michael. Our universe: an armchair guide. New York: W.H. Freeman. Y520 ROW

• Moeschl, Richard. Exploring the sky: 100 projects for beginning astronomers Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c1989. Y523 MOE

Need Reference books? 

• Johnston, Andrew. Earth from Space: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Firefly Books, Ltd. 2001. (Library Journal best Reference 2005)

• McGraw Hill 2005 Yearbook of science and technology. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005. (Library Journal best Reference 2005)

• Murdin, Paul. The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy. Firefly Books, Ltd. 2004. (Library Journal best Reference 2005)

• Parker, Sybil, ed. Concise Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. New York: McGraw Hill R503 McG

• The Scientific American book of astronomy. New York: Lyons Press, 1999. R520 SCI

Magazine and Journal Articles   Brinkley, David. “The man and the moon,” American History Aug 2004, Vol. 39, Issue 6, p. 26.  DiChristina, Mariette. “5-year space guide,” Popular Science Jun 2001, Vol. 258, Issue 6, p. 61.  Ferris, Timothy. “Astronomy’s new stars,” Smithsonian Sept 2002, Vol. 33, Issue 6, p. 98. Reddy, Francis. “The year in astronomy,” Astronomy Jan 2005, Vol 33, Issue 1, p. 31.	Watch DVDs and Videos   The astronomers (six part series), 1997 AV 520 AST Understanding the universe (five part series), 2001,  AV 523.1 AST Space cadets, The Discovery Channel, 1993. AV 520.83 SPA Where none has gone before, 1992 AV 509 WHE Web sites NASA site for students Grades 9-12  About Astronomy and Space Ask the astronomer Kennedy Space Center
Look in Electronic Databases EBSCO host – Middle Search Plus (Science, Outer Space 36,548 articles ranked by relevance) Science Full Text Select-- HW Wilson . (Library Journal best Reference 2005) Todays Science on File 2003-2004 Facts on File . (Library Journal best Reference 2005)	Find an Organization or Association     National Aeronautics and Space Administration  National Air and Space Museum Young Astronauts Council  The Planetary Society Christa McAuliffe Planetarium

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