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• The Summer Solstice

  Jackson, Ellen, 1943-

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  "[this book] depicts the mysterious rites of the Egyptians, the tales of fairies and selkies, the modern parades and baseball games--all part of the fun and folklore of this happy time. the book includes a Hawaiian myth about the origin of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Summer

  a Solstice Story

  Gross, Kelsey E., 1982-

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  "Owl and friends gathering up gifts of love from the woodlands to honor the shining spirits of new life on the longest day of the year."

• The Longest Day

  Celebrating the Summer Solstice

  Pfeffer, Wendy, 1929-

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  "In this fourth and final book about the seasons, Pfeffer turns her attention to summer. With lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, this book takes readers on a journey through the history and science behind the summer solstice. Includes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Showtime!

  Pearl, Alexa, 1967-

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  "The King and Queen have put Sasha in charge of planning a Summer Solstice celebration for the horses of Verdant Valley and Crystal Cove! Sasha has never planned a big party before, and there are so many details! Will she find a way to pull this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wheel of the Year

  An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms

  Cook, Fiona (Writer),

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  "You are magic... and so is the world around you, transforming with each new season! The Wheel of the Year is a way to learn about nature's rhythms - for noticing and celebrating the seasons as they come and go. The spokes of the Wheel mark…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Solstice

  Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day

  Breach, Jen

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  "Just two times each year--at an event called the solstice--Earth leans closest to our home star, the Sun. Since ancient times, people have used the Sun as a timekeeper. They knew that the length of daylight changes in a regular way, and celebrated…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Summer Solstice

  Spalding, Maddie

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  "Engage readers with the story of the summer solstice. Readers are introduced to the longest day of the year and the concept of how Earth changes to bring us the warm season. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Solstice Badger

  McFadden, Robin,

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  "The Solstice Badger tells the tale of the days when the Sun shone all day long, every day. one day there came a badger that found a way to get close to the sun, and soon the two became great friends. Staying longer and longer each day with his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Solstices

  Hansen, Grace

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  "This book teaches kids about the summer and winter solstice and why the sun changes position in the sky throughout the year. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Solsticios (Solstices)

  Hansen, Grace

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  "This book teaches kids about the summer and winter solstice, and why, the sun changes position in the sky throughout the year. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts." En español.

• What Is a Solstice?

  Terp, Gail

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  "Find out how the movement of Earth causes the first day of summer and the first day of winter. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• From Solstice to Santa: The Pagan Transformation of Christmas Traditions

  The Dark History Of Our Holidays, #1

  Wilson, Heinrich

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  "From Solstice to Santa: The Pagan Transformation of Christmas Traditionsby Heinrich WilsonEver wonder why we hang shiny baubles on a dead tree or why Santa, a jolly old man, sneaks into houses at night?Heinrich Wilson takes you on a witty,…Read moreRead more of this annotation