Eclipse; darkness in daytime, (Let's-read-and-find-out science book) [Unknown Binding]

Franklyn Mansfield Branley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Let's-read-and-find-out science book

Explains in simple terms what happens during a solar eclipse.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

From ancient mythical explanations to modern scientific knowledge, Branley helps readers understand eclipses in this newly illustrated, revised edition. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2 Branley's updated edition on solar eclipses introduces children to the science and legends surrounding this unique event. The explanations are concise and clear. Rather than try to describe the physics of an eclipse, Branley invites readers to try a simple demonstration, using a penny, to understand how the moon blots out the sun to create the eclipse. He also details how to make a sun projector for viewing eclipses. Crews' illustrations offer a rich tapestry of pastels. The images are often impressionistic and soft, but sometimes Crews will call attention to some detail by the use of color or placing an object at an unusual angle. The results are striking and make an effective complement to this wonderful book that eclipses all others on the subject for this grade level. Alan Newman, Johns Hopkins Univ . , Baltimore
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 33 pages
• Publisher: Crowell (1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069025413X
• ISBN-13: 978-0690254136
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Best educatonal book on eclipses for young children, January 14, 2011

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IIJuan12 (Sugar Land, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eclipse: Darkness in Daytime (Let's Read and Find Out) (Paperback)

I used this book while teaching a unit on astronomy to 3rd graders. It has drawings(which appeal to this age group) rather than photographs. It includes just enough factual information in an appealing manner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series, November 22, 2010

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R. Day (Dale, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eclipse: Darkness in Daytime (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: Science) (Library Binding)

Eclipse: Darkness in Daytime (Let's Read and Find Out)
This is another great book in the series. Wonderful illustrations. the information is simple and direct. They try to address the questions kids have about eclipses. Partial eclipses, Annular eclipses, total eclipses. How can the huge sun be blocked out by the much smaller moon? They give an experiment to demonstrate how that happens. How do scientist's know when another one will happen and where will the shadow fall? When will they happen again and where?

Did YOU know that animals are often confused by eclipses? People used to be frightened when an eclipse happened and they made up stories (myths) to explain it. There is a note about eclipse safety and how to create a viewer for yourself.