This stunning picture book with a die-cut cover captures how the whole universe flows in eternal natural cycles.
Science and poetry mix with breathtaking art to introduce children to 11 natural cycles that are part of everyday life: water cycle; food chain; phases of the moon; cycle of day and night; seasons of the year; cycle of migrating birds; and the life cycle of butterflies, storks, fish, chickens, and humans.
To present the concept of cyclical time, the book shows how the whole universe flows in eternal natural cycles, offering a poetic journey that captures the beauty of how everything is infinite!
Nothing disappears completely; everything is transformed over and over again. When winter ends, spring sprouts. After the night, a new day dawns, and from the fruit that has fallen on the ground, a tree grows.
Key Features:
• Nonfiction information is presented in verse with delicacy and simplicity
• Each of the magical cycle of the universe is represented by a simple definition and an illustration that identifies the main phases and is followed by an observation to link the concept
• Quotes from renowned individuals from the worlds of philosophy, art, literature, and science provide additional context
• A circular die-cut on the cover symbolizes the continuous process of transformation and encourages young readers to open up and discover these magical cycles
Presenting nonfiction information in an innovative way, this picture book is perfect for STEM curricula. Whether you are following the migration of birds or discovering the powerful sequence of the food chain, you can trace the progression of science and nature in order to better understand our existence.
Also available in the Cycles of the Universe series:
Opposites: The Opposing Forces of the Universe
The Mathematics of the Universe