We Gather Together
Celebrating the Harvest Season
Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · October 2, 2014
What is the fall equinox?
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- Who it’s for
- A clear-eyed look at the fall equinox brings seasonal science into conversation with harvest traditions.
- Themes
- Fall equinox, Harvest season, Cultural harvest celebrations
- Genres
- Seasons, Thanksgiving, Weather & Storms
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What is the fall equinox? The official start of the harvest season, it occurs around September 21 each year. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of longer nights and shorter days. For many cultures around the world, the fall equinox represents a time to celebrate the harvest and begin collecting and storing crops.
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Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celebrated by various cultures throughout the world, this book will inspire a new understanding of autumn and the harvest season. Science activities, ideas for celebrating the fall equinox, and further reading list included!
Autumn in Balance
A clear-eyed look at the fall equinox brings seasonal science into conversation with harvest traditions.
Come here for
- The science behind autumn’s changing days and nights
- Harvest celebrations across cultures
Expect
- An accessible blend of weather science and cultural history
- Activities, celebration ideas, and further reading
Where it sits
| Seasons | 89% |
|---|---|
| Weather & Storms | 81% |
| Thanksgiving | 41% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Thanksgiving
- Weather & Storms
- Earth Science
- Authors
- Wendy Pfeffer
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- October 2, 2014
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Fall equinox · Harvest season · Cultural harvest celebrations
- Reading lane
- Thanksgiving