Journey around the sun : the story of Halley's comet / written by James Gladstone ; illustrated by Yaara Eshet.
Halley's Comet, visible from Earth only once every 75 years, tells its own story in this unique informational picture book. With each return of the comet, the book highlights human life at that time, and how science has advanced toward a greater understanding of our universe.
Told in minimal, poetic text paired with detailed captions for context, the book begins with sightings in ancient civilizations, where for centuries, the comet was a mystery recorded in art and writing. From Edmond Halley's successful prediction of the comet's return in 1758, through the advent of technologies like cameras and eventually a spacecraft that photographed its ice core, Halley's Comet tells an inspiring and wide-reaching story of scientific advancement and cultural history. The book closes by inviting readers to wonder what our world might look like the next time Halley's Comet is visible from earth, expected in 2061. What will the comet "see," next time it passes by on its journey?
Record details
- ISBN: 1771473711
- ISBN: 9781771473712
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Owlkids Books, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | AD960L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.3 0.5 511890. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Halley's comet > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 20 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Branch Library | E GLADSTONE (Text) | 33114018402081 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | E GLADSTONE (Text) | 33114018402099 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
