What Makes Day and Night (First Sight S.) - Softcover

Book 63 of 93: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

Branley, Franklyn M.

 
9780713630909: What Makes Day and Night (First Sight S.)

Synopsis

Part of a new series intended to start children thinking scientifically about everyday phenomena, this is a step-by-step investigation of sunrise and sunset, midnight and noon. Simple experiments and clear explanations help children to grasp the idea of our constantly spinning earth.

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Review

"Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros's colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth's rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the 'sun' further clarifies the principles introduced."--Booklist

Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros s colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth s rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the sun further clarifies the principles introduced. --Booklist"

About the Author

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator 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 was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.

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