Representations of astronomy in children's picture books

This study examines how astronomy is portrayed in children’s picture books, selected from notable book lists, published between 2001-2021. Selected books (N=32) were analyzed in terms of how they portray the practices of science, using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as a framework. We also analyzed the gender, age, and race of the main characters.

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Work Title Representations of astronomy in children's picture books
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  1. Julia Diane Plummer
  2. Alison Allen
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  1. Astronomy Education Journal
Publication Date January 1, 2024
Deposited February 24, 2025

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