Does the Sun Sleep?

Noticing Sun, Moon, and Star Patterns

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Have you ever watched the sun rise or set? Do you know why the moon changes shape every night? Join Mr. Cruz’s class as they observe patterns in the nighttime sky. They’ll learn why the moon glows, what groups of stars are called when they make shapes, and if the sun actually does sleep at night!

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Science
Copyright 2016
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Cloverleaf Books ™
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2015-08-01
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JNF051040
Dewey 523
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Lexile 440
Guided Reading Level L
ATOS Reading Level 2.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 178355
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Activities, Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Original artwork, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Martha E. H. Rustad

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than two hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from snowflakes to termites to the Statue of Liberty. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Illustrator: Holli Conger

Holli Conger has provided illustrations for everything from greeting cards to children's books. She approaches each project with whimsy and creativity guaranteed to put a smile on any face. Holli lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns

Nature is filled with patterns, if you know where to look. In this series, curious young students explore the world around them, studying the movements of the moon and stars, animal behavior, solid and liquid water, and more. They make observations and carefully record the patterns they find. View available downloads →