Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon's Shadow

by Ilima Loomis

Book Overview

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?

On August 21, 2017, much of America stood still and looked up as a wide swath of the country experienced totality--a full solar eclipse. Even in areas outside the path of totality, people watched in awe as the moon cast its shadow on the sun. For most,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1328770966
• ISBN13: 9781328770967
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7