Eclipses
Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, [2013]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
"This book looks at solar and lunar eclipses, providing background information about the sun, the moon and our planet. The book covers what an eclipse is, what eclipses can look like, how they happen, the effects on wildlife, what people thought of eclipses in the past, how they are studied today, and about eclipses on other planets. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing eclipses. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
Series: Hunter, Nick. Night sky and other amazing sights in space.
Contents:
Out of this world -- Day and night -- Earth, sun, and moon -- Solar eclipse -- Total eclipse -- How do solar eclipses happen? -- Animals and eclipses -- Eclipse of the moon -- Exploring eclipses -- Across the solar system -- Eclipses in the past -- See for yourself -- Model an eclipse.
Target Audience: 570L
ISBN:
9781432975159
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C SCIENCE Space Hun | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Space Hun | Blythewood | Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Space Hun | Edgewood | Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Space Hun | Northeast Indoors | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/21/2024) |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.