Solar and Lunar Eclipses

by Ruth Owen

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448880775
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	08/30/2012
Series:	Explore Outer Space Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Day Turns to Night 4

Meet the Players 6

Around, Around, and Around! 8

Our Changing Moon 10

Lunar Eclipses 12

A Big, Red Moon 14

Solar Eclipses 16

The Math Behind Total Solar Eclipses 18

The Path of Totality 20

The Moment of Totality 22

The Sun's Corona 24

Annular Eclipses 26

An Extraordinary Event 28

Glossary 30

Websites 31

Read More, Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Book 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.” — Jacqueline Pfeiffer, NSTA Recommends

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