“But Newton made another approximation to crank out predictions from his theory of gravity. He assumed that the Sun alone pulls on Earth, and the Earth alone pulls on the Moon. The breakdown of this assumption can be seen in the case of the tides, where both the Moon and the Sun affect the Earth. And this is a general feature of the real world: bodies are pulled on by more than one other body.”
Needed to get out of the house, so I‘m enjoying an egg and cheese biscuit and iced tea while starting a new book 📖 Might take a little stroll later to enjoy the nice weather ☀️
Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth.
I think this book is perfect for older students, and could be used to facilitate great discussions!
pick“A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars“ by Seth Fishman is a captivating hardcover picture book that offers children a delightful exploration of the vastness of our world, inspiring them to unleash their imaginations.
The book would be best to read with 3rd grade and up but could be read with younger grades. I think it could be difficult for younger students to get the full understanding but they can relate to the book and the facts that it gives. This book would be good to use in a science or math class. The authors note help adds to how the author found the information within the book.
pickThe book reviews facts about the Earth and stars. It names the number of stars in our sky, as well as how many breaths you breathe in a year or all the crazy numbers that make up the world. The facts are simple and concise for easy reading and understanding. It compares numbers and uses pictures so it is easier for the reader to comprehend. It makes note that the book every day it is changing. The pictures are simple and aid with understanding.
This is a nonfiction book because it talks about the history of outer space and how the first couple hundred stars were created. This is a great book for upper elementary students and older because it gives a lot of information about the world overall. This book relates to life on earth and talks about gravity and how it is different on earth versus in outer space. The illustrations in this book were very detailed and brightly colored.
pickThis is an incredible book! FILLED with facts about the sun, and is told in a funny way that could keep any kid engaged!
