Next Time You See a Sunset

Discusses the spinning of the Earth, the progress of day into night, and the reasons for the spectacular colors and shadows that accompany sunrise and sunset.

About the author

Emily Morgan is an author-educator who knows how to connect with children both intellectually and emotionally. A former elementary and middle school teacher, she coauthors the series Picture-Perfect Science and the "Teaching Through Trade Books" column in Science and Children, NSTA's elementary-level journal, and is the author of the Next Time You See series from NSTA Press.

Summary

"Next time you see a sunset, stop and sit down for a while." This book's tempting opening line invites children and adults to take in a daily phenomenon with fresh eyes. Together they can learn to appreciate the spinning of the Earth, the progress of day into night, and the reasons for the spectacular colours and shadows that accompany so many sunrises and sunsets.

Product details

• Authors: Emily Morgan, Emily R. Morgan
• Publisher: Nsta - National Science Teaching Association
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2012
• EAN: 9781936959167
• ISBN: 978-1-936959-16-7
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 236 mm x 274 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: Next Time You See; Next Time You See
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology