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    These are the 24 Solar Terms: China’s Ancient Guide to the Natural World | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read General
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    These are the 24 Solar Terms
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    These are the 24 Solar Terms evokes the profound sense of wonder and fascination with the natural world exemplified in such great works of children’s literature by Virginia Lee Burton and Holling Clancy Holling.

    About the Book

    These Are the 24 Solar Terms

    These are the 24 Solar Terms: China’s Ancient Guide to the Natural World

    Written by Gao Chunxiang and Shao Min

    Illustrated by Xu Mingzhen and Li Jing

    Ages 5-10 | 123 Pages

    Publisher: Long River Press | ISBN-13: 9781592652495

    Publisher’s Synopsis: There are four seasons in a year. The ancient Chinese divided four seasons into 24 solar terms, each representing a distinctive phase of seasonal change. Solar terms can not only provide guidance on agricultural production but also help us anticipate changes to the weather in our daily life.

    The book tells a story of a little girl, Yaya, who visits her grandparents in the countryside and experiences the changes of 24 solar terms throughout the year there. Opening this book, together with Yaya, you will have a journey of experiencing traditional Chinese folk festivals, learning about old rituals, observing animals and plants, and listening to the language of nature. The book evokes the profound sense of wonder and fascination with the natural world exemplified in such great works of children’s literature by Virginia Lee Burton and Holling Clancy Holling.

    These are the 24 Solar Terms will be of interest to anyone wanting to know about the complex relationships of the Earth, the Sun, the moon, and the seasons.

    “This geographical science-based picture book, presented in four parts (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) and containing proverbs, poetry, and activities, vividly delves into the ancient wisdom of the 24 solar terms while immersing the reader in the fun learning experience.”

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    About Gao Chunxiang

    Gao Chunxiang, M.A. in education; lecturer; currently director of Zhongke Zhicheng Picturebook House in Geo-science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); developer of geographical science picturebooks; consultant for syllabus and coursebook R&D. She has planned and authored the science picturebook These Are the 24 Solar Terms, first of its kind in China, offered a non-profit public lecture on 24 Solar Terms and initiated syllabus research and discussion in which over 100 schools participated nationwide.

    She has received honors and awards of “Wenjin Book Award” granted by the National Library of China, “Most Influential Picturebook House Director of 2015,” “Academic Star of Suzhou” and “National Book Lovers’ Family.” Her series has been introduced to countries and regions including Ukraine, Albania, and Romania.

    Gao Chunxiang
    About Dr. Qi Deli

    Dr. Qi Deli, science consultant of These Are the 24 Solar Terms. He is a researcher at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); director of The Geographical Society of China (GSC); commissioner of Water Resources Commission, China Society of Natural Resources (CSNR), and member of China Association for Scientific Expedition.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    21 Comments

    1. John Smith on April 18, 2022 3:20 pm

      We love Chinese culture! These will be great!

      Reply
    2. Barbara on April 18, 2022 3:55 pm

      This sounds very interesting. I’d like to win for my niece.

      Reply
    3. vickie couturier on April 19, 2022 4:26 am

      I have a grandson who is in the gifted class,he is only 8 and would love this so much

      Reply
    4. icefairy on April 19, 2022 6:32 pm

      Would love to learn about the 24 solar terms with my kids.

      Reply
    5. Sunnymay on April 21, 2022 8:40 pm

      This book with the solar system and going through all the seasons of the year is colorful and informative. My grandkids would enjoy it especially the 2 year old who loves to be read to and will bring books to you by name.

      Reply
    6. NANCY on April 24, 2022 4:29 pm

      Sounds like a great book.

      Reply
    7. mrsshukra on April 27, 2022 11:10 am

      Excellent, thank you!

      Reply
    8. Jamie Martin on May 2, 2022 9:15 am

      My daughter would love this.

      Reply
    9. mrsshukra on May 5, 2022 10:39 am

      Any child would enjoy this, thank you!

      Reply
    10. Donna Holder on May 5, 2022 5:41 pm

      This sounds awesome

      Reply
    11. mrsshukra on May 8, 2022 2:01 pm

      Good series! Thanks for the opportunity!

      Reply
    12. Bridgette on May 12, 2022 6:14 am

      Thanks

      Reply
    13. Donna L on May 12, 2022 5:05 pm

      Sounds like an interesting book.

      Reply
    14. Nancy on May 12, 2022 5:08 pm

      I would like to win this giveaway because we love nature and new books!

      Reply
    15. Darla Kidder on May 12, 2022 5:20 pm

      I want to win so I can discover new things in nature as well as watching the squirrels and Canadian Geese in my backyard and feeding the turtles in our pond .

      Reply
    16. Laurie Rubino on May 12, 2022 5:41 pm

      Great giveaway, books are awesome

      Reply
    17. Karen on May 12, 2022 8:43 pm

      Sounds like something my grandkids would enjoy reading. Thanks.

      Reply
    18. June S. on May 12, 2022 9:04 pm

      I would like to win this for my two grandchildren to read with them all about it.

      Reply
    19. Donna L on May 13, 2022 4:38 am

      This book sounds interesting.

      Reply
    20. Donna Holder on May 13, 2022 12:14 pm

      This would be great to win

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    21. mrsshukra on May 18, 2022 3:21 pm

      Would love to win this, thanks!

      Reply
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