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The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cultures throughout history. Many contemporary holiday traditions were borrowed from ancient solstice celebrations. Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating the day in school and at home, and a further-reading list are included.

Illustrated by Jesse Reisch.

Features

• Theme: Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction, Children: Grades 1-2, Children: Grades 2-3, Concepts - Seasons, Festivals, Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious, Juvenile Multicultural Studies, Juvenile Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / General, Juvenile literature, Science & Nature - Earth Sciences, Science & Nature - General, Winter, Winter festivals, Winter solstice
• Date Published: September 22, 2003
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Author: Wendy Pfeffer
• Illustrator: Jesse Reisch
• Pages: 40
• Format: Hardcover

Additional Information

• ASIN: 0525469680
• ISBN: 0525469680
• Item can be gift wrapped.

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