Going Around the Sun by Marianne Berkes

Going Around the Sun by Marianne Berkes

Astronomy for kids If you are looking for home school supplies, this book needs to be on your list. Through bright illustrations, young readers learn about our solar system to the tune of an old familiar song, Over in the Meadow. In Going Around the Sun: Some Planetary Fun, readers also learn of our place in a very big universe and an appreciation for the world we live in.

Mother sun and her family of planets spin, roll, tilt, blow and whirl around the Sun to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Each of those actions is astronomically correct--for example, Earth is the one that tilts, and that's what creates the seasons. It is also astronomically up-to-date, with Pluto being a dwarf planet. Bright illustrations create an exciting mood, and there's plenty of interesting supplementary information in the back along with tips on related ways to integrate science, art, and literature in the classroom.

Backmatter Includes:

Further information about the planets

Tips from the author and illustrator.

Berkes, Marianne: - Marianne Berkes has spent much of her life as a teacher, children's theater director and children's librarian. She knows how much children enjoy interactive stories and is the author of many entertaining and educational picture books that make a child's learning relevant. Reading, music, theater, gardening, and cooking have been a constant in Marianne's life. Her books are inspired by her love of nature. Marianne hopes to open kids' eyes to the magic found in our natural world. She now writes full time. An energetic presenter at schools and conferences, Marianne believes that hands on learning is fun. Her website is www.MarianneBerkes.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781584690993
ISBN 10	1584690992
Title	Going Around the Sun
Author	Marianne Berkes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Sourcebooks, Inc
Year published	2012-06-01
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Short-listed for Florida Children's Book Award 2012
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.