Pathfinder

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This list of resources, or Pathfinder, shall be used to aid in the research of the solar system. 
A solar system is a star and all of the objects that travel around it — planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids. Most stars host their own planets, so there are likely tens of billions of other solar systems in the Milky Way galaxy alone. Solar systems can also have more than one star. These are called binary star systems if there are two stars, or multi-star systems if there are three or more stars. Definition courtesy of: 
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/solarsystem



Audio Book 
Kolb, F. and Galante, P. (2016). Kids vs Planets: The Solar System Explained. [audio book] Red Cat Reading. 

This book is an introduction to our planetary neighbors and our solar system. It is a kid friendly audio book that is equipped with the basic vocabulary and relates the topic to help students understand.

Almanac
Allstetter, William. Science & Technology Almanac. Oryx Press, 2001.

From a universe full of dark energy to a lab full of stem cells this book everything one would want to know on the solar system. 


 Dictionary

Allstetter, William. Science & Technology Almanac. Oryx Press, 2001.


From a universe full of dark energy to a lab full of stem cells this book everything one would want to know on the solar system. 


Books     
Terrazas, A. C. (2013). Astronomy: the solar system. Austin, TX: Crazy Brainz, LLC.

This beginner reader book introduces the solar system to children with wonderful visuals. The book includes a sound it out section. The book includes information on the 8 planets in our solar system and gives details on other elements that can be found in our universe. 



Carson, M. K. (2008). Exploring the solar system: a history with 22 activities. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press.

This book includes a history on the discoveries of our solar system. It contains information from past and present scientists and how information has changed as the decades passed. The book also includes a list of inexpensive activities. It as well includes the triumphs and failures of the space program. 


Beyond the Solar System Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More: a History With 21 Activities. (2013). Paw Prints.

This book not only provides on the planets that create our solar system, but includes information on black holes and other alien planets. The author includes famous scientists and their contributions to space exploration. The book is easy to read and has diagrams, photographs and black-and-white illustrations.


Bond, P. (2012). Exploring the solar system. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

This book includes the latest news of solar system exploration. The author provides up to date information of planets, satellites, and other extraterrestrial objects. The book is a great way to introduce students to the wonders of outer space. It as well includes colorful illustrations. 


Whitt, K. K., & Klein, L. A. (2012). Solar system forecast. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Pub.

This story book goes over the planets meteorological data. The book includes information about hurricanes on Earth to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. There are charts and tables with information on planets climate. 

Encyclopedia

Solar System. (n.d.). Retrieved October 02, 2017, from http://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/astronomy-and-space-exploration/astronomy-general/solar-system

Resource defines the solar system and its components. It explains the order of the planets and our main star, the sun. It states the characteristics of each of the planets. 

Online References-Articles

(n.d.). Retrieved October 02, 2017, from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170920144724.htm

Article discusses an unknown object discovered in our solar system. It includes information on the asteroid belt and space exploration equipment. Science daily website provides articles on the latest news in space exploration. 


The Forecast on Neptune? Diamond Rain. (2017, August 22). Retrieved October 01, 2017, from http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2017/08/22/diamond-rain-neptune/#.WdbuJltSzIU

Article discusses the conditions of planets in specific Neptune and Uranus. The article mentions these gas giants’ extreme temperatures.  The articles talks about how the combination of elements and temperature creates solid diamonds. Compares these planets to the Earth. This website includes other articles on space and physics. 


DATABASES 


Stallard, T., Melin, H., Miller, S., Moore, L., Connerney, J., Satoh, T., West, R., Thayer, J., Hsu, V. and Johnson, R. (2017). The Great Cold Spot in Jupiter's upper atmosphere. [online] Scienceopen.com. Available at: https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=9d1614c8-3b1a-4a0e-a9f6-4af7e29fa6e9 [Accessed 1 Oct. 2017].

This articles outlines the characteristics of one the gas giants in our solar system. The article discusses the discovery of a Great Cold Spot in Jupiter’s upper atmosphere. It states how this area changes in shape and size. Scientists believe it is the first long term aurorally generated weather system in out solar system.



Wilkinson, J. (2017). The New Solar System.. [online] Eric.ed.gov. Available at: https://eric.ed.gov/?q=solar+system&id=EJ871177 [Accessed 15 Oct. 2017].

This article outlines the changes our solar system has gone through. It states how Pluto became a dwarf planet and the discovery of other planets beyond our gas giants. It mentions the International Astronomical Union and the classifications for plutoids, dwarf planets, and planets.

Video (DVD)

A Traveler's Guide to the Planets. (2010). [DVD].

This DVD tours the solar system taking viewers to each of the planets in our solar system. It discusses the main characteristics of each planet. In addition, it mentions the modern day technology used to acquire information about our solar system.

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