Bibliograph

Eclipses, Nick Hunter

Type

Label

Eclipses, Nick Hunter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eclipses

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818466090

Responsibility statement

Nick Hunter

Series statement

The night sky: and other amazing sights in spaceHeinemann first library

Summary

"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. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing eclipses. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Out of this world -- Day and night -- Earth, sun, and moon -- Solar eclipse -- Total eclipse -- How do solar eclipses happen? -- Animals and eclipses -- Eclipse of the moon -- Exploring eclipses -- Across the solar system -- Eclipses in the past -- See for yourself -- Model an eclipse

Target audience

juvenile

Classification