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• AFTER THE ECLIPSE

  Dorricott, Fran,

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  Two solar eclipses. Two missing girls. Sixteen years ago a little girl was abducted during the darkness of a solar eclipse while her older sister Cassie was supposed to be watching her. She was never seen again. When a local girl goes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• American Eclipse

  a Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World

  Baron, David, 1964-

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  On a scorching July afternoon in 1878, at the dawn of the Gilded Age, the moon’s shadow descended on the American West, darkening skies from Montana Territory to Texas. This rare celestial event—a total solar eclipse—offered a priceless…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• America's First Eclipse Chasers

  Stories of Science, Planet Vulcan, Quicksand, and the Railroad Boom

  Hockey, Thomas A.

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  In 2017, over 200 million Americans witnessed the spectacular total eclipse of the Sun, and the 2024 eclipse is expected to draw even larger crowds. In anticipation of this upcoming event, this book takes us back in history over 150 years,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eclipse

  Journeys to the Dark Side of the Moon

  Close, F. E.,

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  On August 21st, over one hundred million people will gather across the USA to witness the most-watched total solar eclipse in history. Eclipse: Journeys to the Dark Side of the Moon, by popular science author Frank Close, describes the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eclipse

  Our Sky's Most Dazzling Phenomenon

  Oseid, Kelsey,

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  Awe-inspiring, majestic, and always a little otherworldly, eclipses have captivated our imaginations for thousands of years. Whether plunged into darkness as the sun disappears in the middle of the day or enchanted by the moon’s blood red…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gravity's Century

  From Einstein's Eclipse to Images of Black Holes

  Cowen, Ron, 1957-

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  Albert Einstein did nothing of note on May 29, 1919, yet that is when he became immortal. On that day, astronomer Arthur Eddington and his team observed a solar eclipse and found something extraordinary: gravity bends light, just as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moon, Magic, Mixology

  From Lunar Love Spell Sangria to the Solar Eclipse Sour, 70 Celestial Drinks Infused With Cosmic Power

  Hadas, Julia Halina,

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  For centuries, alcohol has been used to celebrate the moon and the moon’s phases. Now, modern moon lovers everywhere can learn how to make the perfect lunar-inspired drink. All you need is a tried-and-true recipe, a bottle of your favorite…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No Shadow of a Doubt

  the 1919 Eclipse That Confirmed Einstein's Theory of Relativity

  Kennefick, Daniel,

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  In 1919, British scientists led extraordinary expeditions to Brazil and Africa to test Albert Einstein’s revolutionary new theory of general relativity in what became the century’s most celebrated scientific experiment. The result ushered…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Total Addiction

  the Life of An Eclipse Chaser

  Russo, Kate, Dr

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  Seeing a total solar eclipse is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, for many who have experienced totality, once-in-a-lifetime is simply not enough. They want more, and are willing to go to great lengths often at…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Casting Shadows

  Solar and Lunar Eclipses With The Planetary Society

  Betts, Bruce, PhD,

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  Solar and lunar eclipses are sights to behold. But you don’t see them every day! Learn about the different kinds of eclipses. Then discover when they happen, how to watch them, and the cool things that can happen during an eclipse.

• Eclipse

  Rash, Andy,

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  After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eclipse Chaser

  Science in the Moon's Shadow

  Loomis, Ilima,

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  The August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal— years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned?

• Eclipses

  Hunter, Nick

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  This book looks at solar and lunar eclipses, providing background information about the sun, the moon and our planet. The book covers what an eclipse is, what eclipses can look like, how they happen, the effects on wildlife, what people…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Few Beautiful Minutes

  Experiencing a Solar Eclipse

  Fox, Kate Allen,

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  Sky gazers experience a total solar eclipse in this descriptive picture book about the wonders of this phenomenon.

• Sky Gazing

  a Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations

  Thacher, Meg,

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  With this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9-14 will delve into the science behind what they see.

• What Happens During An Eclipse?

  Lombardo, Jennifer,

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  Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Is a Solar Eclipse?

  Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971-

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  Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day. Young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Is An Eclipse?

  Portman, Michael, 1976-

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  Explains what solar and lunar eclipses are and reveals how and when they occur.