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-Titulo Original : The Shortest Day Celebrating The Winter Solstice
-Fabricante :
Puffin Books
-Descripcion Original:
The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice! 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. 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 Earths tilting away from the sun…. While appealing to a younger audience, this treatment combines the cultural approach of Ellen Jacksons The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markles 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 Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating the day in school and at home, and a further-reading list are included. Review 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. -Childrens 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 Earths 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 Jacksons The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markles 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 About the Author Wendy Pfeffer is the author of many childrens books, including the Creatures in White series with Silver Burdett, several Lets Read and Find Out titles for HarperCollins, and A Logs Life with S&S. Jesse Reisch has provided artwork for several childrens and adult books.
-Fabricante :
Puffin Books
-Descripcion Original:
The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice! 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. 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 Earths tilting away from the sun…. While appealing to a younger audience, this treatment combines the cultural approach of Ellen Jacksons The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markles 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 Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating the day in school and at home, and a further-reading list are included. Review 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. -Childrens 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 Earths 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 Jacksons The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markles 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 About the Author Wendy Pfeffer is the author of many childrens books, including the Creatures in White series with Silver Burdett, several Lets Read and Find Out titles for HarperCollins, and A Logs Life with S&S. Jesse Reisch has provided artwork for several childrens and adult books.
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