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"Each morning, the sun rises in the east. Each night, the sun sets in the west. You might think the sun orbits Earth. However, Earth actually orbits the sun. The sun looks like it's moving because of the rotation of Earth on its axis. This book helps readers to discover why the sun sets each night. Bright photographs grab readers' attention, while infographics help explain this complex topic. Readers will be able to visualize how Earth's position...
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Through easy-to-follow text and full-color photos, the concepts of day and night are explained in ways that are easy for readers to understand using topics such as the diurnal and nocturnal activities of people and animals. A Words to Know section at the beginning of the book helps students learn new vocabulary they will encounter in the text, while suggestions for other titles and websites encourage students to learn more. Detailed Table of Contents,...
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An isolated Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. Only the town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction.
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"Offers answers to the most compelling questions about the rotation of the earth. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
16) Earth's path
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"Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts, from the solar system to plant cycles. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index"--
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"This title explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun. Readers will learn how and why Earth orbits the Sun, as well as the materials that make up the Sun. Readers will find answers to questions such as 'Do other planets have nights and days?' and 'Where do stars go in the daytime?' Easy-to-understand diagrams and text explain these quite complex scientific points in an age-appropriate and dynamic way. Hands-on science projects allow readers...
19) Day and night
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Illustrates the transition from day to night and from night back into day as the sun rises and sets and as the moon passes through its phases.
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"Earth turns once each day and gifts us with a period of darkness and daylight. This valuable book is an excellent introduction to this earth science concept. Readers will review objects that may be seen in the sky during the day and night as well as events that usually happen during these times, such as attending school and going to bed. They'll also consider what daily events they enjoy the most and when these happen, aiding them in connecting these...
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