The Autumn Equinox

by Ellen Jackson

Book Overview

The relevance of the autumn equinox and the importance of the harvest are explained with folk-art-like illustrations. The text explains various cultural celebrations and how these customs have evolved into such holidays as Halloween and Thanksgiving. An adaptation of a Native American legend and an assortment of classroom projects and recipes are included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761314423
• ISBN13: 9780761314424
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Millbrook Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.6" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 3

Customer Reviews

Includes at home activities.

Add more to Thanksgiving by sharing the stories of other cultures and understanding different traditions.

Perfect for our homeschooling family!

We have been reading this book over and over again at bedtime. My children are 5.5 and 2 and both of them love hearing about how different people around the world celebrate one of our favorite times of the year. As a bonus, it gives us all kind of fodder for unit studies! I can't wait till it's time to start reading the Shortest Day!

Wonderful Book for ALL Children!

Even though we happen to be a Pagan family, any family would enjoy the history of the Autumn Equinox in this book. It's great to read what many ancient cultures did to celebrate the harvest and incorporate some into our modern life. Wonderful Native American Tale at the end. Buy with the Winter Solstice book. I wish they would come out with the Summer Solstice and Spring Equinox!!!