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1) Eclipses
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"An eclipse occurs when one celestial body, such as a moon or planet, moves into the shadow of another celestial body, or when one celestial body passes between two celestial bodies. This book explains the different types of eclipses, why eclipses are important astronomical phenomena to study, and the scientific history of studying eclipses. A graphic organizer presents information and helps readers understand complex topics, while primary sources...
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"Shooting stars aren't actually stars-they're meteors! When a meteoroid, or space rock, enters Earth's atmosphere, it creates the streak of light called a meteor. Readers learn how meteors form, what meteor showers are, what meteorites are, and more. Fact boxes provide readers with additional fun information, while detailed diagrams and a graphic organizer depict the information presented in the text in a concise and easy-to-understand way"--
3) Comets
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"Comets are celestial objects, comprised of frozen gases, rock, and dust, that orbit the sun. When a comet hurtles near the sun, its dusts and gases heat up and form a halo and a tail. In this informational book, readers learn the scientific history of discovering and identifying comets, the difference between comets and other space objects, and more. Photographs and artist renderings of comets and their paths help readers understand these amazing...
4) Lightning
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"Lightning occurs when a cloud visibly discharges electricity. We see this as a flash of light, often during a thunderstorm. However, lightning also happens during snowstorms and dust storms and in the dust and gases volcanoes give off when they erupt. In this book, readers learn how lightning forms, why thunder accompanies lightning, and more. Fun fact boxes provide supplemental information to the main text and bright photographs captivate readers"--...