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Solstice : around the world on the longest, shortest day / by Breach, Jen.; Masunouchi, Asako.; Merchán, Christina.; Gray-Barnett, Daniel.; Salem, Gaby.; Wright, Gordy.; Hansen, Jannicke,1992-; Demirağ, Mavisu.; Kabwe, Musonda.; Adani, Nabila,1991-; Lan, Qu.; Saïdi, Sakina.; Fagborun, Tinuke.; Nembang, Ubahang.; Mineker, Vivian.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Antarctica -- Argentina -- Australia -- South Africa -- Ecuador -- Indonesia -- Nigeria -- Nepal -- Morocco -- China -- Turkey -- United States of America -- United Kingdom -- Norway."Explore the daily lives of children around the world through through the lens of a single, special day in June, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the shortest in the southern hemisphere. The rising and setting of the Sun is one of the few truly common experiences in our diverse world. This book places that shared experience at the heart of its global story. Every year, during the June solstice, the Earth tilts towards the Sun, creating either the longest or shortest day of the year. Across the world, people celebrate this day in different ways, from bonfires and banquets to firework festivals and ancient rituals. In this book, you will celebrate the solstice alongside 14 fictional characters from 14 real places around the world. You will be transported to Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Ecuador, Indonesia, Nigeria, Nepal, Morocco, China, Turkey, America, the United Kingdom, and Norway. Each account is both a personal story and an informative narrative, full of cultural insight, geographical information, and words from each native language. Meanwhile, specially commissioned artwork, by illustrators from each place, bring familiarity and warmth to every page. The solstice is both a symbol of global unity and a celebration of cultural diversity. Here, this unique event takes center stage in a fascinating account of children's lives around the world. Glossary and index included."--
Subjects: Summer solstice; Winter solstice;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Time to sleep / by Fleming, Denise,1950-;
When Bear notices that winter is nearly here, she hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in her den with the news.LSC
Subjects: Hibernation; Winter; Animals; Winter; Animals; Hibernation;
© 1997., Henry Holt,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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So much snow! / by Munsch, Robert N.,1945-; Martchenko, Michael.;
Jasmine loves snow but when she walked down the road toward the school, the snow gets deeper and deeper.LSC
Subjects: Blizzards; Snow; Winter;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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One snowy night / by Butterworth, Nick.;
On a snowy night when a park keeper takes the animals into his hut for warmth, things get too crowded for comfort.
Subjects: Board books.; Animals; Snow; Winter;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The snow knows / by McGrath, Jeremy,1971-; Bisaillon, Josée,1982-;
The Snow Knows introduces readers of all ages to animals both domestic and wild, celebrating wilderness and outdoor play.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Snow; Winter; Animals;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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If it's snowy and you know it, clap your paws! / by Norman, Kim.; Woodruff, Liza.;
Animals enjoy a variety of wintry activities in the snow.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Animals; Snow; Winter;
© c2013., Sterling Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The wolf-birds / by Dawson, Willow.;
A pair of ravens team up with a pack of hungry wolves to avoid starvation.LSC
Subjects: Hunting stories.; Ravens; Wolves; Winter;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mittens to share / by Sher, Emil,1959-; Luxbacher, Irene,1970-;
A lost mitten on a snowy days leads to delightful discoveries.LSC
Subjects: Mittens; Sharing; Winter;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Ice hockey : the story of Canadians in the Olympic Winter Games / by Wiseman, Blaine.;
Examines the Olympic winter sport of ice hockey outlining equipment, rules, venues and Canadians who have represented Canada at the Games.
Subjects: Hockey; Winter Olympics;
© 2010., Weigl,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Snow horses / by MacLachlan, Patricia.; Archer, Micha.;
On a snowy New Year's Eve, two black horses pull a sleigh through town, spreading love and joy to the community.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: New Year; Horses; Winter;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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