I love using children’s books to prepare kids for new experiences. On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: a total eclipse of the sun.
Here are some great books on the topic I found at the local library and bought on Amazon to help the kids prepare for the unforgettable event.
Sun, Moon, Earth by Tyler Nordgren
In Sun, Moon, Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these dramatic events. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses’ cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, Sun, Moon, Earth is the ideal guide for all eclipse watchers and star gazers alike.
Discover the magic of a solar eclipse as Solar Eclipse by Rita Ortega unveils the science behind these awe-inspiring events.
This book takes children on a journey through the cosmos, explaining how the Moon, Sun, and Earth come together in a cosmic puzzle to create a daytime turned into nighttime.
Inside, your young astronomers will learn the secrets of solar eclipse, understand the different types of eclipses, and find easy-to-follow instructions for safely observing a solar eclipse. Even those tricky questions that baffle young minds are answered here, making the adventure all the more exciting.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! This guide offers a variety of engaging activities, from Word Search Puzzles to stimulate young minds to Solar Eclipse Coloring for unleashing creativity. It’s the perfect companion for exploring the world of solar eclipses.
My 1st Book of Eclipses by Sara Kale
This book for the little kids in Pre-K and kindergarten explains solar total, partial, and annular eclipses. It provides easy, age-appropriate insights for a lifelong love of astronomy. My 1st Book of Eclipses by Sara Kale included colorful visuals to help spark a cosmic passion and lays the foundation for future astronomical understanding.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space by Catherine D. Hughes and David A. Aguilar
This beautiful book is the introduces children to basic space facts and concepts, and its encyclopedia format will encourage kids and their parents (whose knowledge of space may be a little rusty or perhaps nonexistent) to look up the answers to questions together. Great for 4-8 year olds, and there is also an expanded version, Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond, for kids 10 and up.
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