solar eclipses

"After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special. Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017"--Provided by publisher.

"Sky gazers experience a total solar eclipse in this descriptive picture book about the wonders of this phenomenon"--Provided by publisher.

"British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington photographed the 1919 solar eclipse to prove Einstein's theory of general relativity by demonstrating that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light"--Provided by publisher.

". . . this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, [the reader] will learn about solar eclipse and why it is a natural phenomenon" -- Amazon.

"The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?"--Provided by publisher.

Budding astronomer, Abby McCourt, should be over the moon about the upcoming solar eclipse this summer. But she just can't get excited after the events of the Memorial Day barbecue. Her friends are avoiding her, her parents are stressed, and her sister, Blair, has been sent to a treatment facility for her anorexia. When famous astronomer, Dr. Leo Lacamoire comes to town in search for his lost telescope, he enlists the help of Abby, and they set out to solve the mystery.

"In the holy city of Tova, the winter solstice is usually a time for celebration...but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world. Meanwhile, a ship launches from a distant city...set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship, Xiala, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her...Her ship carries one passenger...Serapio, is a young man, blind, scarred, and cloaked in destiny"--.

"Did you know that comets are sometimes called 'hairy stars?' Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky."--Publisher.

Early fluent readers will explore different kinds of eclipses while learning the science behind these amazing sights.