Eclipses & Other Astronomical Wonders | Spokane County Library District

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"After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special. Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully...

2) A few beautiful minutes: experiencing a solar eclipse

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Fox, Kate Allen

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"Sky gazers experience a total solar eclipse in this descriptive picture book about the wonders of this phenomenon"--

3) Totality!: An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science

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Bennett, Jeffrey

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Tens of millions of people came out to view the 2017 total solar eclipse, the first in the US in nearly four decades. Now we are approaching an even more exciting, back-to-back pair of US eclipses: an annular eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. You won't want to miss them, and there's no better way to prepare than to use the free app "Totality by Big Kid Science" (expected to be downloaded and used by millions) and...

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Gardner, Jane P

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In Eclipses, early fluent readers will explore the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, Earth's orbit, and how it plays a role in eclipses. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about eclipses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

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An eclipse occurs when one celestial body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another celestial body, or when one celestial body passes between two celestial bodies. This book explains the different types of eclipses, why eclipses are important astronomical phenomena to study, and the scientific history of studying eclipses. A graphic organizer presents information and helps readers understand complex topics, while primary sources in...

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Did you know that people can see both solar and lunar eclipses? It is dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse. Find out more about these space events in Eclipses, part of the Deep in Space series.

7) What Happens Next

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Swinarski, Claire

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eAudiobook, eBook

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In this heartfelt and accessible middle grade novel perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish, a young girl throws herself into solving a local mystery to keep from missing her older sister, who has been sent to an eating disorder treatment facility. Astronomy-obsessed Abby McCourt should be thrilled about the solar eclipse her small town of Moose Junction is about to witness, but she’s not. After her older sister Blair was sent away for an...

8) The total eclipse of Nestor Lopez

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Cuevas, Adrianna

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Book, eAudiobook

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A Cuban-American boy must use his ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a witch that transforms into animals.

9) Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of Relativity

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Pattison, Darcy

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In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light. To test this, astronomers decided to photograph a solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow them to photograph the stars before and during the solar eclipse. If the star's position moved, then it was evidence...

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Brezina, Corona

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In ancient civilizations, people believed that eclipses represented omens of disaster. Today, total solar eclipses are regarded as rare and wondrous spectacles. The Great American Eclipse of 2017 sparked nationwide enthusiasm and another total solar eclipse will occur across a swath of the United States in 2024. This volume investigates the science and history of eclipses, explaining the astronomical phenomena in accessible terms. Readers will learn...

11) Something is Covering the Sun! Solar Eclipse Explained Solar System Children's Book Grade 3 Chi

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Professor, Baby

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In this book, your child will learn about solar eclipse and why it is a natural phenomenon. Through this knowledge, your child should be able to destroy rumors of supernatural reasons for solar eclipse. This book has been created with a third grader in mind; therefore, the chosen language as well as images complement a third grader's expected reading level.

12) waiting for the sun to disappear

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13) The memory of forgotten things

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"Twelve-year-old Sophia has never told anyone about her unusual memories--snapshots of a past that never happened. She becomes convinced that the upcoming solar eclipse will grant her the opportunity to make her alternate life come true, to enter a world where her mother never died. With the help of two misfit boys, she must figure out a way to bring her mother back to her--before the opportunity is lost forever"--

14) Mez's magic

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Schrefer, Eliot

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Mez, a panther who discovers her magical powers after an eclipse, must unite the other animals to save Caldera from an evil force.

15) What Happens During An Eclipse?: Astronomy Book Best Sellers

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Professor, Baby

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Everybody gets thrilled when hearing about an eclipse happening. It gets broadcasted in the news and people actually look up at the sky, waiting. But for children to better appreciate what an eclipse is, proper introduction needs to be in place first. The purpose of this book is to give your child the introduction that he/she can understand.

16) When the sun goes dark

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Fraknoi, Andrew

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This illustrated book is a fun way to get young astronomers ready for August 2017, when millions of North Americans will have the rare chance to witness a solar eclipse. The book tells how two curious children and their grandparents re-create eclipses in their living room using a lamp, a tennis ball, two Hula Hoops, and Ping-Pong balls. Later, in the backyard and around the house, the family explores safe ways to view a solar eclipse and ponders phenomena...

17) The sun and the moon

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DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami

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Help readers understand the observations of the sun and the moon, and includes directions on the most proficient method to keep a perception log.

18) Astronomers and what they do

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Slegers, Liesbet

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"Stars and planets! The astronomer knows a lot about them. With telescopes, computers, and a lot of patience, she studies the universe. Sometimes, she even travels to an observatory in the mountains, because up there, she can see space even better through the telescopes!"-- Publisher's website.

19) The stuff between the stars: how Vera Rubin discovered most of the universe

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"Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate-and she changed the way that...

20) Your place in the universe

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"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"--