What Makes Day and Night (A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book) [School & Library Binding]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Arthur Dorros (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1986 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Let's-Read-And-Find-Out

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A simple explanation of how the rotation of the earth causes night and day.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3This is an enormous improve ment over the 1961 edition: less repeti tive, much clearer in presentation and more specific about physical phenome na. However, brevity causes some of the explanations to be oversimplified, and some further explanations may be necessary. The illustrations are better, featuring clear, colorful and sometimes mildly silly scenes that add some play fulness. The simple science experiment remains from the old edition, and Bran ley has included a new discussion of day and night on the moon, as well as a photo of our planet taken from space. Gail Gibbons' Sun Up, Sun Down (HBJ, 1983) is a broader, shallower treatment.John Peters, New York Public Library
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Franklyn M. Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Dr. Branley was the author of over 150 science books for children.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (April 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0808523775
• ISBN-13: 978-0808523772
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 10 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,586,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good early elementary science book, January 3, 2007

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Merry Tomfoolery (Pittsburgh,PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

If your child is interested in science, they will enjoy this book. It combines colorful drawings with actual photographs to explane the earth's rotation in a simple, understandable way. It is also a part of the Harcourt reading series for second grade, and a wonderful addition to your home library.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars reading to the next generation, December 30, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

My five-year-old grandson likes this book and my two-year old granddaughter looks along. Answers some of his gazillion questions in a manageable way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Day and Night, July 1, 2008

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Book Reader "Bolton's Thoughts" (Yuma, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

The concept of day and night is discussed in grades 2 and 3. This book is a great supplemental text to help increase children's understanding of this concept. Great text and pictures.