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Total Solar Eclipse- April 8, 2024

We are all looking forward to the total solar eclipse coming in April, and I had a great time putting together this list of books for all ages about eclipses. For adults, I've selected narrative nonfiction- great storytelling! For kids, I've chosen more practical books that explain what an eclipse is and how it works. I hope you totally enjoy this total eclipse, but most of all, please do so safely. Please use eclipse glasses (the library is providing some at all locations while supplies last), and check for other safety concerns at NASA's website. Be safe and enjoy!

Greene County Public Library

18 items

  • 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…
    BookLondon : Titan Books, 2019. — 823.9200
  • American Eclipse

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

    Baron, David, 1964-
    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…
    BookNew York, N.Y. : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]. — 523.78 Ba
  • America's First Eclipse Chasers

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

    Hockey, Thomas A.
    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,…
    BookCham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023] — 523.78 Ho
  • Eclipse

    Journeys to the Dark Side of the Moon

    Close, F. E.,
    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…
    BookNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017] — 523.78 Cl
  • Eclipse

    Our Sky's Most Dazzling Phenomenon

    Oseid, Kelsey,
    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…
    Book[Emeryville, California] : Ten Speed Press, [2024] — 523.99 Os
  • Gravity's Century

    From Einstein's Eclipse to Images of Black Holes

    Cowen, Ron, 1957-
    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…
    BookCambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, [2019] — 530.11 Co
  • Moon, Magic, Mixology

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

    Hadas, Julia Halina,
    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…
    BookNew York : Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., [2021] — 641.21 Ha
  • No Shadow of a Doubt

    the 1919 Eclipse That Confirmed Einstein's Theory of Relativity

    Kennefick, Daniel,
    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…
    BookPrinceton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2019] — 530.11 Ke
  • Total Addiction

    the Life of An Eclipse Chaser

    Russo, Kate, Dr
    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…
    BookNew York : Springer, [2012] — 523.78 Ru
  • Casting Shadows

    Solar and Lunar Eclipses With The Planetary Society

    Betts, Bruce, PhD,
    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.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, [2024] — J 523.99 Be
  • 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…
    Picture BookNew York : Scholastic Press, 2023. — JPB Rash A
  • Eclipse Chaser

    Science in the Moon's Shadow

    Loomis, Ilima,
    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?
    BookBoston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019] — J 523.78 Lo
  • 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…
    Book©2013 — J 523.7 Hu
  • A Few Beautiful Minutes

    Experiencing a Solar Eclipse

    Fox, Kate Allen,
    Sky gazers experience a total solar eclipse in this descriptive picture book about the wonders of this phenomenon.
    BookNew York, NY : Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — J 523.78 Fo
  • Sky Gazing

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

    Thacher, Meg,
    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.
    BookNorth Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2020] — J 520 Th
  • 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…
    BookBuffalo, NY : Enslow Publishing, [2023] — J 523.99 Lo
  • 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…
    BookNew York : Penguin Workshop, [2024] — J 523.78 Ra
  • Explains what solar and lunar eclipses are and reveals how and when they occur.
    BookNew York, NY : Gareth Stevens, 2014. — J 523.78 Po