The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice!
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. Also includes activities and experiments to explore the length of days, angle of the sun, and how the earth's rotation affects our year.
*Content gripe: The book talks about winter traditions and holidays without acknowledging the existence of Christmas.
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