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The Reasons for Seasons (New & Updated Edition) Paperback – Picture Book, May 14, 2019

by Gail Gibbons (Author)
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Cold winters, hot summers--year after year the seasons repeat themselves. But what causes them?

Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the four seasons and explains why they change throughout the year.

Newly revised and vetted by experts, this updated edition of The Reasons for Seasons introduces the solstices, the equinoxes, and the tilt in Earth's axis that causes them, and gives examples of what each season is like across the globe from pole to pole. Clear, simple diagrams of the earth's orbit are labeled with important vocabulary, explained and reinforced with accessible explanations.

Fascinating and easy to understand, this is a perfect introduction to seasons, earth's orbit, and axial tilt. Different effects on different parts of the world are included, illustrating the difference in climate between the equator, the northern and southern hemispheres, and the polar regions.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD650L
  6. Dimensions
    9.52 x 0.13 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Holiday House
  8. Publication date
    May 14, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0823442721
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0823442720
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According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; Updated edition (May 14, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823442721
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823442720
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.52 x 0.13 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 366 ratings

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Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

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Betty T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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Wonderful info well presented for 6 - 10 year olds.
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MarianLibrarian
5.0 out of 5 stars Item arrived earlier than expected in excellent condition. My two year old is fascinated and ...
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Item arrived earlier than expected in excellent condition. My two year old is fascinated and listens attentively even though I think the concepts are be way too advanced for him to grasp. I was surprised when he asked to hear it again after his nap and said " It's a Good Book!" when we finished.
Clearly he doesn't understand everything; there are many abstract concepts like the rotation of the earth on its axis and the rotation of the earth around the sun, but he does relate to the pictures and the information about the seasons which he is experiencing, like snow and the cold of winter.
He also is a word sponge and repeats everything he hears. There's lots of new vocabulary to enjoy here!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My 6 year old grandson loves viewing documentaries about storms ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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My 6 year old grandson loves viewing documentaries about storms and weather changes so I thought this book would help his understanding of the seasons. My daughter says he likes the book a lot.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is exactly what I was looking for to teach ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016
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This is exactly what I was looking for to teach about the relationship of the earth and the sun. Thank you Gail Gibbons for writing such a concise, easy-to-understand book!
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EmilyM
4.0 out of 5 stars Arrived bent
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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Great book. Love Gail Gibbons.

Arrived bent because it was shipped in a poly mailer. Don’t want to deal with the hassle of returning it. Please stop shipping books in flimsy poly mailers.
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G Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Right for First Grade!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2015
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Fabulous book with just the right amount of information for my first grade students. The pictures are bright and colorful with the right balance between interesting to look at and simple enough to understand.
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Regina Wright
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Great book to use with Interactive Read Alouds in our school district that matches our Science Standards in TN.
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Kimberly Amoroso
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
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My three year old son is learning about seasons in school. We are skipping the parts about the positioning of the earth and the sun. He will be able to increase his understanding as he gets older.
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Cindy Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindergarten approval
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2019
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Nicely divided and organized information. Large easily read clear illustration of concepts. Large pages are so appreciated for large and small group teaching. Just the right amount of data for comprehension. Concept are clearly explained.
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