The Moon In The Sky

Author : Hena Khan
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781797206066

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Like the Moon Loves the Sky by Hena Khan Pdf

A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love. • A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children. • A perfect book for sharing Muslim family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious acceptance. • Hena Khan's books have been widely acclaimed, winning awards and honors from the ALA, Parent's Choice, and many others. For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim, and Mommy's Khimar. A sweet and lovely bedtime book to help let children know they are loved and precious. • Bedtime books for ages 3–5 • Mother's Day gift • Islamic children's books Hena Khan is the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, Night of the Moon, and many other books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland. Saffa Khan is an illustrator and printmaker born in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, and living in Glasgow, Scotland.

Author : Elphinstone Dayrell
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0395539633

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky by Elphinstone Dayrell Pdf

Sun and Moon must leave their earthly home after Sun invites the Sea to visit.

Author : Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781683356028

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The Book of the Moon by Maggie Aderin-Pocock Pdf

The BBC’s “face of space” explores all things lunar in this comprehensive guide to the folklore, facts, and possible futures of our only natural satellite. Have you ever wondered if there are seasons on the moon or if space tourism will ever become widely accessible? So has Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, astronomer and host of the BBC’s docuseries, The Sky at Night. In this lucidly written guide, Aderin-Pocock takes readers on a fascinating lunar journey. Aderin-Pocock begins with a basic overview—unpacking everything from the moon’s topography and composition to its formation and orbit around the Earth. She examines beliefs held by ancient civilizations, the technology that allowed for the first moon landing, a brief history of moongazing, and how the moon has influenced culture throughout the years. Looking to the future, she delves into the pros and cons of continued space travel and exploration. Throughout the book are sidebars, graphs, and charts to enhance the facts as well as black-and-white illustrations of the moon and stars.

Author : Emily Morgan
Publisher : NSTA Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781938946554

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Next Time You See the Moon by Emily Morgan Pdf

This fascinating book will stay with children every time they gaze up at the night sky. Through vivid pictures and engaging explanations, children will learn about many of the Moon’s mysteries: what makes it look like a silvery crescent one time and a chalk-white ball a few nights later, why it sometimes appears in the daytime, where it gets its light, and how scientists can predict its shape on your birthday a thousand years from now. Next Time You See the Moon is an ideal way to explain the science behind the shape of the Moon and bring about an evening outing no child—or grown-up—will soon forget. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as sunsets, seashells, fireflies, pill bugs, and more. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—be it a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.

Author : Bruce Shutts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737634902

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The Moon in the Sky by Bruce Shutts Pdf

Author : Hena Khan
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780811879057

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Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Khan Pdf

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam. Full color.

Author : Grace Lin
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316052603

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book) by Grace Lin Pdf

A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.

Author : Emmett Shkeme Garcia
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0826337309

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Coyote and the Sky by Emmett Shkeme Garcia Pdf

Tells the Indian creation myth of how the Animal People created the sun, moon, and stars.

Author : Tristan Gooley
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781615191550

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The Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley Pdf

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Secret World of Weather and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, learn to tap into nature and notice the hidden clues all around you Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood—that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us find our way, if we know what to look and listen for. Adventurer and navigation expert Tristan Gooley unlocks the directional clues hidden in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, weather patterns, lengthening shadows, changing tides, plant growth, and the habits of wildlife. Rich with navigational anecdotes collected across ages, continents, and cultures, The Natural Navigator will help keep you on course and open your eyes to the wonders, large and small, of the natural world.

Author : Joan Marie Galat
Publisher : Walrus Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1552856100

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Dot to Dot in the Sky by Joan Marie Galat Pdf

A collection of stories and myths from many different cultures, including facts about geology, tides, Moon phases, eclipses, and more.

Author : Meg Thacher
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635860979

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Sky Gazing by Meg Thacher Pdf

The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and introducing the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required — and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Author : Milo Thoretton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320030300

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The Sky and the Moon by Milo Thoretton Pdf

Author : William Paquet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320879713

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The Moon in the Sky by William Paquet Pdf

Author : Britta Teckentrup
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781524769666

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Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup Pdf

From the much-loved children’s series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes an informative book with peek-through holes that show the moon’s different phases with each turn of the page. Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discovering how it changes from day to day as the lunar cycle is shown through clever peek-through holes, each revealing the moon in a different size and shape. It’s the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, and Home.

Author : Gregory I. Redfern
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030459437

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Astrophotography is Easy! by Gregory I. Redfern Pdf

There are many books covering different facets of astrophotography, but few of them contain all the necessary steps for beginners in one accessible place. Astrophotography is Easy! fills that void, serving as a guide to anybody interested in the subject but starting totally from scratch. Assuming no prior experience, the author runs through the basics for how to take astrophotos using just a camera—including cell phones and tablets—as well as a telescope and more sophisticated equipment. The book includes proven techniques, checklists, safety guidelines, troubleshooting tips, and more. Each chapter builds upon the last, allowing readers to master basic techniques before moving on to more challenging material. Also included is a comprehensive list of additional books and resources on a variety of topics so readers can continue expanding their skills. Astrophotography Is Easy! doesn’t simply teach you the basic skills for becoming an astrophotographer: it provides you with the foundations you will need for a lifelong pursuit.