Have you ever wondered what makes day and night? What goes on in that big ol' space? Look no further! This book by The Phoenix Girl author is designed for ages under 8 & is perfect for curious kids. 

Sun, Moon, and Stars Make Three

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Cover Artwork: Google Search Earth, https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/ 35333/20220102/earth-shrinking-scientists-reveal-due-atmosphere-affects-planets-mass.htm Saturn, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn Mars, https://starwalk.space/en/news/mars-the-ultimate-guide Photo on pg. 9, Chapter 4 Shadows: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/science/light/shadows/ Photos: Book Creator Images

What is a shadow? A shadow is created when an object is placed in a beam of light.

Why do shadows made by the sun change direction during the day? When it is morning, the sun is to the left and the light is making a shadow toward the right. At noon the sun is right above, so the shadow is not very long, and it is in the middle. In the afternoon, the sun is to the right, and the light is making a shadow to the left.

How many days does it take to complete the moon cycle? It takes about 28-30 days to complete the moon cycle. Since it takes about a month for the cycle to be finished, people call it the lunar month.

Publishing Company: E.V.I. CO-OP Copyright Date: March 25, 2023

What objects can you see in the night sky? At night you can see the stars, constellations, the moon, and planets.

Axis ........ 3, 12 Constellations ......... 7, 12 Moon Phases ........... 5, 6, 12 Orbit ........ 4 Shadows .......... 8, 9 Stars ........ 7 Sun ......... 3, 4, 8, 9,12

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Brynn Lorraine lives in Kansas City. She is a major Harry Potter fan and loves all animals. She enjoys cooking and making up stories for her 2 sisters. She writes fantasy and poetry. Brynn loves gardening and tending to her cati. She published her first book, The Phoenix Girl, when she was 10. This is Brynn's first non-fiction book.

Angle: the space (usually measured in degrees) between two&nbsp;intersecting &nbsp;lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. Axis: an&nbsp;imaginary&nbsp;line about which a body&nbsp;rotates. Constellations: a group of stars forming a&nbsp;recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a&nbsp;mythological&nbsp;figure. Lunar: of, determined by, or resembling the moon. Moon: the natural satellite of the earth, (visible chiefly&nbsp;at night) by reflected light from the sun.

Why does the moon seem to change shape? The moon seems to change shape because it is an orb. It can only have a little bit of light on it at a time. This creates the moon phases.

What are the moon phases? The moon phases are, in this order: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, and New Moon again.

Have you ever wondered what makes day and night? We have day and night because earth rotates on its axis. When we rotate, we spin. Because we are spinning, the light of the sun hits different areas. When we are facing the sun, it is day. When we are facing away from the sun, it is night.

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Thank you for reading! I hope you liked my book!

Shadows change based on the season. When it is summer, the shadows are short, because the sun is right overhead. When it is winter, the shadows are very long because the sun's rays hit the earth at an angle, making the shadows long.

We live in the USA. For us, the sun rises in the east, the side Florida is on. The sun sets in the west, the side California is on.  Based on the way earth is spinning around the sun, we have seasons. In the spring and fall, there are about 10-12 hours of sunlight. However, in the winter, there are only 8 - 8 and a half hours of sunlight. But in the summer there are almost 14 hours of light! This is caused by the tilt of the earth and its orbit.

Chapter 1: Day &amp; Night----------- 3, 4 Chapter 2 : The Moon------------- 5,6 Chapter 3 : The Stars-------------- 7 Chapter 4 : Shadows-------------- 8, 9 Bibliography -------------------------10 Photo Credit -------------------------11 Glossary -------------------------12 Index ------------------------ 13 About the Author ------------------14