Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Solar and lunar eclipses have both frightened and fascinated humans for thousands of years. Perhaps it's because they are one of the few events in the universe that can be seen so dramatically from Earth. This exciting and informative book describes what happens during an eclipse and why. Readers will delight in the clear, easy-to-understand text and vibrant photographs.
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Review: Solar and Lunar
Eclipses
"Is a lunar
eclipse when the Moon casts its shadow on the Sun or when the Earth casts its
shadow on the moon? What is the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in a solar
eclipse? Why don't eclipses happen more frequently? Why does the Moon look red
in some eclipses? These and many other questions as answered this book, one of
six in the Explore Outer Space series. ... Young, would-be astronomers need a good
science background to understand these topics. With great pictures, photographs,
and illustrations, these books fill in that background and explain those tough
topics to children (and also help teachers understand those topics). ... This is a
great book for space enthusiasts and the photos would draw even reluctant
readers in to read the book. ... I highly recommend the series."
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Jacqueline Pfeiffer, NSTA Recommends
