Science Behind Wonders Sun Dog Lunar Ecl - Softcover

Garbe, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1474721729 ISBN 13: 9781474721721

Publisher: Capstone Global Library Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

The Sun gives life to our planet, but it also produces some amazing phenomena. From sun dogs and green flash to solar flares and sunspots, The Science Behind Wonders of the Sun looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur.

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About the Author

Suzanne Garbe is the author of several nonfiction children's books. When not writing, Suzanne works with nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty in communities around Minnesota. In 2013, she volunteered with the team that put together the largest Lite-Brite picture in history. Her jeans are still splattered with the extra strong glue they used to keep the Lite-Brite pegs in place.

From School Library Journal

Gr 4–8—Providing scientific explanations for familiar and unusual natural phenomena, these books will intrigue most readers. Earth unravels the mysterious movement of boulders across Death Valley and considers the formation of caves, crystals, and erosional landforms. Water includes the dramatic account of an "exploding lake" in Cameroon and explains how scientists worked to mitigate the problem. Water, which contains the most maps and diagrams of the set, also introduces the ocean conveyor belt, iceberg formation, and tidal bores. Sun considers how solar ejections disrupt electronics on Earth and explains sunspot cycles, auroras, and sun dogs. The topics in Sky, such as comets and lightning, are the most standard, although the book expands on typical coverage. For example, cloud formations like asperitas and lenticular appear along with the more common cumulus. Appropriate photos accompany the explanatory texts. VERDICT Useful choices to extend basic coverage of natural phenomena offered in other sources.For the youngest readers, ABDO's "Biomes" merits first consideration for the succinct, clear, and informative coverage of the entire series. A top choice for elementary readers is PowerKids' "Micromonsters." Bellwether's "Survival Zone" combines basic information about how natural disasters occur with advice about preparation and precautions. Several other series include stand-out titles, even if library budgets don't stretch to purchase the entire set. For young readers, consider Jump!'s "Weather Watch" for its well-designed introductions to topics, such as snow and wind. PowerKids' "Plant Defenses" will intrigue and surprise readers. Lerner's "Stickmen's Guides to This Incredible Earth" are a browser's delight. As noted in the reviews above, all the series offer at least some volumes that can supplement existing resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Global Library Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474721729
• ISBN 13: 9781474721721
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32