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.

We all know there are four seasons in a year. But HOW do we know? Join intrepid young scientist-adventurer Joulia Copernicus on a journey around the world as she explains with humor and wit how we know what causes the seasons. Winter, spring, summer, fall -- we all have a favorite season. But what makes the seasons happen in the first place? Ellie Peterson's clear, concise language and bold, kid-friendly illustrations bring science to life through narrator Joulia Copernicus, a strong and adventurous kid scientist. Kids will laugh while learning at the same time about the science behind the changing of the seasons throughout the year.

The family from Secrets of the Garden are back in a new book about backyard science that explains why the seasons change. Alice and her friend Zack explore the reasons for the seasons. Alice's narrative is all about noticing the changes as fall turns into winter, spring, and then summer. She explains how the earth's yearlong journey around the sun, combined with the tilt in the earth's axis, makes the seasons happen. Alice's text is clear and simple, and experiential. Two very helpful—and very funny—chickens give more science details and further explanation through charts, diagrams, and sidebars. Packed with sensory details, humor, and solid science, this book makes a complicated concept completely clear for young readers—and also for the many parents who struggle to answer their kids' questions! "Several adults of my acquaintance . . . would find Secrets of the Seasons to be an eye-popping revelation." —John Lithgow, The New York Times Book Review

Easy rhyming text describes how plants grow and respond to seasonal changes.

Seasons and Reasons to Celebrate (Leisure Arts #5266) by Tracy MacKay gives quilters lots of ways to celebrate with this collection of 8 seasonal wall hangings. Each features fun fusible appliques of animals, flowers, and trees, and one celebrates all 12 months. Several of the little quilts have a scattering of pieced blocks, while buttons and basic embroidery stitches add cheerful details. What a great way to use up scraps! Pattern inserts feature full-size patterns for easy tracing. 8 projects to piece, applique, and embroider: Hallelujah Nativity, Autumn Prairie, Sunflower Summer, Love Bird, America the Beautiful, The March Hare, Bee Industrious, and Let It Snow.

Winter, spring, summer, and fall—each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become well acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book. They’ll also decide which is their favorite season! Thoughtfully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable text and illustrate the characteristics of each season.

Explains how the movement of Earth causes the changes in the seasons.