"This title explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun. Readers will learn how and why Earth orbits the Sun, as well as the materials that make up the Sun. Readers will find answers to questions such as 'Do other planets have nights and days?' and 'Where do stars go in the daytime?' Easy-to-understand diagrams and text explain these quite complex scientific points in an age-appropriate and dynamic way. Hands-on science projects allow readers to create their own exciting experiments. Sidebars add useful information to enhance readers' understanding"--Provided by the publisher.
cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses, and the seasons
Miller, Derek L
2017
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.
Presents a study of Earth; and describes its moon, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets, and various space missions.
Explains various changes in humanity's beliefs about the shape of the earth, from the flat earth theories of the ancients to the round earth theories which were proven true by the voyages of Columbus and Magellan.
Explains how the Earth developed and explores all the major topics of geography, such as rocks and minerals, weather and climate, population, industry and the environment.
