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The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
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4 out of 5
Based on 14 Ratings and 14 Reviews

Book Description
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 ... More
Book Information
PublisherDutton Children's Books
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages40
ISBN-10B0036DE586
Publication Date09/22/2003
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About Wendy Pfeffer (Author) : Wendy Pfeffer is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Wendy Pfeffer include Wiggling Worms at Work (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2), From Tadpole to Frog (Let's-... more
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About Jesse Reisch (Illustrator) : Jesse Reisch is a published illustrator and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jesse Reisch include Ebony & Ivory: Discovering 10 Keys to Racial Harmony, Know God, No Fea... more
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