lunar eclipses

A book for young readers about eclipses.

This book discusses eclipses, explaining what they are, how they came to be, and how they impact human life.

"Simple text introduces readers to solar and lunar eclipses. Includes information about why eclipses occur, how often they occur, and how young readers can find more information so they can experience an eclipse themselves"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the cycles of the Earth, Sun, and Moon that affect our daily lives, and how the major figures in astronomy used the scientific method to prove their theories about these cycles.

One of the most beautiful natural phenomena we can see here on Earth is that of solar and lunar eclipses. Through perfect orbital timing, these events can cause the Sun to disappear and darken the sky in the middle of the day or even to create an eerie red glow seemingly by magic. This book strips the magic away to provide the space science behind these incredible events.

This book looks at solar and lunar eclipses, providing background information about the sun, the moon and our planet. The book covers what an eclipse is, what eclipses can look like, how they happen, the effects on wildlife, what people thought of eclipses in the past, how they are studied today, and about eclipses on other planets.

Ruby and her friends set out on a camping trip to watch a lunar eclipse that will alter their personalities, but when Doom Kitty goes missing and the group discovers a monster is after them, they must find a way to overcome the eclipse's effects and work together to track down Kitty and save themselves.

Explores the impact eclipses have had on world history, discussing how they have helped researchers pinpoint the exact date of the Crucifixion, how Christopher Columbus used one to avoid a run-in with a group of natives, and how Romans marked pivotal battles with the Greeks by references to eclipses.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss the evolution of the Moon, its characteristics, influence on the Earth, and appearance during eclipses.

Have you ever wondered what happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun? How often does this occur? Learn more in Eclipses, and AV2 media enhanced book.