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

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    These are the 24 Solar Terms
    The Children’s Book Review

    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

    5. Sunnymay on

      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.

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    15. Darla Kidder on

      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 .

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