The Shortest Day
Subtitle: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Contributors: Jesse Reisch (Illustrator)
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Published: September 22, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780525469681
Subjects: Holidays & Festivals - Other, Nonreligious; Winter festivals; Juvenile literature; Festivals; Winter solstice; Juvenile Multicultural Studies; Science & Nature - General; Juvenile Nonfiction; Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction; Children: Grades 1-2; Children: Grades 2-3; Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious; Science & Nature - Earth Sciences; Juvenile Nonfiction / General; Science & Technology - Earth Sciences; Concepts - Seasons; Winter
First sentence: In late autumn in the northern part of the world, squirrels hide nuts, foxes grow thick fur coats, and flocks of birds fly to warmer places.
Description: Explains the science, history, and cultural traditions of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It covers the Earth's tilt, ancient sun worship, and modern celebrations, including activities, experiments, and a reading list, making it an educational resource for young readers.