We experience a total solar eclipse maybe once in our lifetime. The Who HQ Now series introduces students to the ins and outs of eclipses from the different touches or stages to the three different types of eclipse. Basic solar system information is provided and there are black & white illustrations throughout. The end materials include a timeline of eclipse history, a bibliography, and additional websites to check out. 49 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
What Is a Solar Eclipse?
SKU
019274
ISBN
9780593660911
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- Science reader on solar eclipse that gets students excited to study the skies
- Prepare students for the next solar event that occurs near you!
- From the creators who bring you the Who Is/Was series; an informational text on hot topics that are making headlines today
Description
Publisher's Description of What Is a Solar Eclipse?
It is…
When the moon passes between the earth and the sun
A special event that usually lasts for less than seven minutes
An occasional blackout period when the moon totally covers the sun, creating dark conditions during daylight hours
Learn about the phenomenon of a solar eclipse just in time for the Great American Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day. Young armchair astronomers and astronauts will be inspired by the wonders of outer space and what exists beyond our atmosphere as they learn more about the moon, the sun, and our earth. What really happens during a solar eclipse and how does it affect the energy in our atmosphere? You’ll find the most up-to-date eclipse information in this exciting new book.
When the moon passes between the earth and the sun
A special event that usually lasts for less than seven minutes
An occasional blackout period when the moon totally covers the sun, creating dark conditions during daylight hours
Learn about the phenomenon of a solar eclipse just in time for the Great American Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day. Young armchair astronomers and astronauts will be inspired by the wonders of outer space and what exists beyond our atmosphere as they learn more about the moon, the sun, and our earth. What really happens during a solar eclipse and how does it affect the energy in our atmosphere? You’ll find the most up-to-date eclipse information in this exciting new book.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Penguin Workshop |
| ISBN: | 9780593660911 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
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