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- Condition
-
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780525469681
- Book Title
- Shortest Day : Celebrating the Winter Solstice
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Item Length
- 10.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes, Reisch, Jesse
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Science
- Topic
- concepts / Seasons, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General, Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Weather, Holidays (Non-Religious), Holidays & Celebrations / General (See Also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations)
- Item Weight
- 14.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 40 Pages
The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice – Hardcover – GOOD
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0525469680
ISBN-13
9780525469681
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2361385
Product Key Features
Book Title
Shortest Day : Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Topic
concepts / Seasons, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General, Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Weather, Holidays (Non-Religious), Holidays & Celebrations / General (See Also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations)
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes, Reisch, Jesse
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Item Length
10.4 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2003-040811
Reviews
Praise for The Shortest Day: “In a well-thought-out collection of ideas surrounding December 21 and the Winter Solstice, the author leads readers through what happens to the sun and why… Back pages include an interesting and useful variety of ideas, from more facts about the solstice with explanatory diagrams, four projects that teachers, parents, and adults who work with children would find fresh, and two “cooking” activities, one for a human party and one for an avian one.” -Children’s Literature “Using clear, concise language, Pfeffer discusses important ideas behind the shortest day of the year, such as the change from autumn to winter as well as the concept of the Earth’s tilting away from the sun. The historical view provides a brief look at the days of prehistoric sun worship as well as chronological interpretations of the phenomenon from 5000 to 1000 years ago. Thus, young listeners are exposed to the ideas of ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Incan, and European astronomers and their efforts to explain this scientific wonder. The modern scene of the solstice celebration, though obviously at Christmas, features family, presents, and stockings on the mantle but has no religious overtones. The remaining pages feature more complete “Solstice Facts,” four simple experiments, two party suggestions, and a short but up-to-date list for further reading. While appealing to a younger audience, this treatment combines the cultural approach of Ellen Jackson’s The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markle’s Exploring Winter (Atheneum, 1984; o.p.). Pfeffer uses an easy, comfortable tone for conveying the basic information, and the end pages will provide additional opportunities for would-be astronomers to explore the principles on their own.” -School Library Journal, Praise for The Shortest Day: “In a well-thought-out collection of ideas surrounding December 21 and the Winter Solstice, the author leads readers through what happens to the sun and why… Back pages include an interesting and useful variety of ideas, from more facts about the solstice with explanatory diagrams, four projects that teachers, parents, and adults who work with children would find fresh, and two “cooking” activities, one for a human party and one for an avian one.” –Children’s Literature “Using clear, concise language, Pfeffer discusses important ideas behind the shortest day of the year, such as the change from autumn to winter as well as the concept of the Earth’s tilting away from the sun. The historical view provides a brief look at the days of prehistoric sun worship as well as chronological interpretations of the phenomenon from 5000 to 1000 years ago. Thus, young listeners are exposed to the ideas of ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Incan, and European astronomers and their efforts to explain this scientific wonder. The modern scene of the solstice celebration, though obviously at Christmas, features family, presents, and stockings on the mantle but has no religious overtones. The remaining pages feature more complete “Solstice Facts,” four simple experiments, two party suggestions, and a short but up-to-date list for further reading. While appealing to a younger audience, this treatment combines the cultural approach of Ellen Jackson’s The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markle’s Exploring Winter (Atheneum, 1984; o.p.). Pfeffer uses an easy, comfortable tone for conveying the basic information, and the end pages will provide additional opportunities for would-be astronomers to explore the principles on their own.” –School Library Journal
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
First Grade
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Dewey Decimal
394.261
Synopsis
The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cultures throughout history. Many contemporary holiday traditions were borrowed from ancient solstice celebrations. Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating the day in school and at home, and a further-reading list are included. Illustrated by Jesse Reisch.
LC Classification Number
GT4995.W55P44 2003
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