The Winter Solstice
From the Series Traditions of the Seasons
The winter solstice—the shortest day of the year—marks the beginning of the coldest, darkest season. Discover the scientific reasons for this phenomenon and learn how cultures past and present have celebrated it.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7613-0297-1
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$9.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Science |
| Copyright | 1994 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | First Avenue Editions ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2003-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.8 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF026000, JNF052020, JNF051080 |
| Dewey | 394.2'683 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 10.125 x 8.5 |
| Lexile | 850 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.4 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 58290 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Recipes, and Reviewed |
Author: Ellen Jackson
Illustrator: Jan Davey Ellis
Awards
- CBC Children's Choices
- ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award Notable
Reviews
Booklist
“Teachers will value the book’s multicultural approach as well as its simple, readable text and attractive watercolor illustrations.”
—Booklist
School Library Journal
“This picture book does a solid job. . . The attractive, double-page, full-color illustrations enhance the text. A good choice for libraries needing material on the subject.”
—School Library Journal
The Horn Book Magazine
“Nicely illustrated with lush, decorative artwork.”
—The Horn Book Magazine