Opinions
“Invoice Nye’s opening word is just the primary unimaginable element that can captivate the eye and creativeness of younger readers. . . Excellent for intermediate science classes and a helpful replace for present library collections; the big format photographs make it particularly interesting.” — Faculty Library Journal
“Utilizing easy, simple language, vocabulary phrases outlined inside the textual content, and clear, useful illustrations, Invoice Nye and the Planetary Society invite younger readers to study photo voltaic and lunar eclipses. The reasons of how folks on earth see shadows created when both the moon or our planet will get in the best way of the solar’s rays are straightforward to understand, and punctiliously chosen images and diagrams reinforce ideas. There are transient historic interludes, equivalent to sidebars on Copernicus or how historic Greeks deduced that the earth was spherical based mostly on the form of earth’s shadow, however the total emphasis is on the regularity of eclipses and protected methods of viewing them. The part on why sure eclipses can solely be seen from restricted locations on earth brings the content material full circle, reminding readers that the moon is continually shifting, creating a way of surprise. There is a glossary and transient checklist of sources that will probably be useful for report writers, and rising and newly unbiased readers will respect the inviting and accessible content material.” — Kathleen McBroom
“The textual content blocks are stored small and simple in order that the knowledge doesn’t overwhelm readers. The result’s impressively clear and environment friendly—the extent of element will fulfill superior readers, whereas the digestible format will probably be welcoming to reluctant or hard-to-please readers. The writer’s enthusiasm shines by means of clearly and is contagious. Certain to excite a brand new era of stargazers and scientists.” — Kirkus Opinions
