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Pfeffer, Wendy

 
9780525469681: The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
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ISBN 10 : 0525469680 ISBN 13 : 9780525469681
Editeur : Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2003

Synopsis

The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cultures throughout history. Many contemporary holiday traditions were borrowed from ancient solstice celebrations. Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating the day in school and at home, and a further-reading list are included.

Illustrated by Jesse Reisch.

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À propos de l'auteur

Wendy Pfeffer is the author of many science-oriented children's books, including From Tadpole to Frog and A Log's Life, which won the Giverny Award for Best Children's Science Picture Book.

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Éditeur
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0525469680
ISBN 13 
9780525469681
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Reisch Jesse
Nombre de pages
40
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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