Author : Franklyn M. Branley
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 1986-03-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0064450503
‘Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros’s colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth’s rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the ‘sun’ further clarifies the principles introduced.’ —BL.
Author : Susan Hughes
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,39 MB
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1525303198
A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summertime journey of scientific discovery. The pair identify loads of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating topics: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It’s a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to light and all its mysteries. From stars in the sky to fireworks over a lake, our inquisitive guides shine a light on … light!
Author : Terry Krautwurst
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,34 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781579906702
Kids will want to grab a flashlight and start discovering the night world with the help of this safety-minded, abundantly illustrated and exciting combination of nature guide and fun activity book. Staying up late is just part of the fun, because children will also find the answers to many of the most intriguing questions: Why is the nighttime dark? Why does the length of the night change with the seasons? Why is darkness important to plant and animal life? Youngsters will meet fascinating nocturnal creatures, build a bat house, and begin to recognize different owl hoots. The stars will beckon as kids learn how to read the night sky, recognize constellations, and understand how Earth fits into the big picture. And these new night explorers can construct a camouflage blind, and garden by moonlight, too. Plenty of parent-friendly safety considerations are included.
Author : Lisa Deresti Betik
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 15,13 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1525305956
An entertaining, fact-packed introduction to the science of night. What happens when we go to sleep at night? Kids can find out in this fun exploration of the world after dark. This nonfiction book covers the surprising amount of activity going on at night with animals, plants, celestial objects and even our own bodies! Here are answers to all the questions kids have about nighttime — and many they have never thought of! — including: Why do we dream? How do bats use echolocation? What blooms in the moonlight? Why do stars twinkle? There’s so much here to investigate, kids will be up all night!
Author : Stacy McAnulty
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 24,99 MB
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1250267501
From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Moon! Earth's Best Friend is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon—told from the perspective of the moon itself. Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock—she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.
Author : Ronojoy Ghosh
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 50,31 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0857988492
A beautiful story about playfulness, cooperation and friendship from a prolific new talent Ollie lives on an island. There aren't many people around, but there's lots of space to play. First the wind steals Ollie's hat. Then it darts away with his scarf. But is the wind really naughty, or is it trying to tell Ollie something?
Author : Judy Hawes
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 1991-09-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0064451011
"[In] a revision of the 1963 edition, [a] brief, clearly written text [tells of a young girl who] learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Alexander uses richly hued pastels for her illustrations of the young girl, her grandparents' farm, and the creatures of a summer night."—SLJ.
Author : Emily Morgan
Publisher : NSTA Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1938946553
This fascinating book will stay with children every time they gaze up at the night sky. Through vivid pictures and engaging explanations, children will learn about many of the Moon’s mysteries: what makes it look like a silvery crescent one time and a chalk-white ball a few nights later, why it sometimes appears in the daytime, where it gets its light, and how scientists can predict its shape on your birthday a thousand years from now. Next Time You See the Moon is an ideal way to explain the science behind the shape of the Moon and bring about an evening outing no child—or grown-up—will soon forget. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as sunsets, seashells, fireflies, pill bugs, and more. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—be it a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.
Author : Jacqui Bailey
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 35,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404805675
What makes the sun rise and set? Our planet is spinning in a universe of sun, moon, and stars. See how a day unfolds in one family's backyard in this story of Earth and sun.
Author : Robin Nelson
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 35,54 MB
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1541503147
Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth and what causes day and night.
