This book, by Gail Gibbons helps to rid many alternative conceptions people have about what causes the changes in the Earths seasons. It offers an excellent description of the tilt of the Earths axis, and how the hemisphere you live on effects what weather a season has. This book also describes the what the sun looks like at particular times of the year, and how the equinox and the solstice differ. This picture book is an excellent book for younger grades to learn about the seasons, but it is also good for anyone else looking to brush up on their understanding of the topic. I know I learned a great deal reading this book, and feel like it is a good guide for a teacher looking to be able to explain complex information in "kid language".
The Author of this book has developed a website to accompany the book available at
http://users.manchester.edu/Student/SNAlva/WebsiteSeasons/index.htm. This resource is aimed at 3rd graders, and offers several activities for use before, during and after reading the book. In addition, the site offers assessment worksheets and a grading rubric for teachers to use.
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