Sunshine Makes the Seasons (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science) - Softcover

Branley, Franklyn M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0064450198 ISBN 13: 9780064450195

Publisher: HarperTrophy, 1986

Synopsis

Are there reasons for the seasons?

It all starts with the sun. The sun shines on the Earth and keeps it warm.We have day and night because the Earth spins on its axis and we spend part of each day facing the sun and part of the day facing away from it. But why are days longer in the summer than in the winter? The answer to this question is explained through an experiment using a pencil, an orange, and a flashlight. And when you see this, you'll know the reasons for the seasons.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The sun shines down on us, giving warmth and light. But did you know that the sun also makes the seasons? As the earth makes one complete rotation around the sun every year, the seasons on the earth change -- from winter to spring to summer to fall and back to winter again. Find out how the light from the sun affects life on the earth for all living things in this look at the only star in our solar system.

About the Author:

Franklyn M. Branley is one of the co-founders of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He is Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium.

Dr. Branley lives in Sag Harbor, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperTrophy
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0064450198
• ISBN 13: 9780064450195
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Maestro Giulio