Wendy Pfeffer
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The official start of the harvest season, it occurs around September 21 each year. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of longer nights and shorter days. For many cultures around the world, the fall equinox represents a time to celebrate the harvest and begin collecting and storing crops.
Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celebrated by various cultures throughout the world, this book...
2) A log's life
Author
Publisher
Milwaukee, Wis. : Penworthy
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill.
Language
English
Description
Introduction to the life cycle of a tree.
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
unp.
Language
English
Description
Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.