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It seems like everyone is talking about the total solar eclipse that will happen on August 21st. Our team is thrilled that our offices near Nashville, Tennessee, are in a prime viewing area! This will be the first total solar eclipse that can be seen from coast to coast in the U.S. since 1918. It is sure to attract a lot of media coverage, which makes it a perfect opportunity to create a display featuring some of the great books from your 500s.We’re so excited about the eclipse that we put together this special #CollectionAffection highlighting titles for adults and kids.
In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses by Anthony Aveni
American Eclipse: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World by David Baron
Eclipse: Journeys to the Dark Side of the Moon by Frank Close
Mask of the Sun: The Science, History and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses by John Dvorak
Totality: The Great American Eclipses of 2017 and 2024 by Mark Littmann and Fred Espenak
Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets by Tyler Nordgren
Try these for your young sky watchers:
Great Things to Do Outside by Jamie Ambrose for ages 7 to 10. Instructions for making a solar viewer can be found on the page for activity # 361.
When the Sun Goes Dark by Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz for ages 8 to 11
Eclipses by Martha E. Rustad for ages 4 to 7Exploring Eclipses by Jill Sherman for ages 8 to 11
Feeling inspired? We’d love to see your eclipse display. Tweet a picture to us @IngramContent using #CollectionAffection!
Beth Reinker and Becky Walton, Collection Development Librarians |
