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The magic of seasons / written and illustrated by Vicky Woodgate.

by Woodgate, Vicky.

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DK Publishing, c2022.

Seasons -- Juvenile literature.

First American edition.

72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes index.

At head of title on cover: DK.

"A fascinating guide to seasons around the world"--Cover.

What are seasons? -- How it all began -- The tilt -- Spring and summer -- Fall and winter -- Wet and dry -- Astronomical versus meteorological -- History, myths, and customs -- History -- Forecasting through times -- Myths and legends -- Customs and festivals -- The moon and the stars -- Seasons and us -- Weather pioneers -- What seasons where? -- Seasonal food -- Climate change -- Seasons in nature -- Spring in nature -- Summer in nature -- Fall in nature -- Winter in nature -- Wet season and dry season -- Migration -- Ocean seasons -- The tropics and the poles -- Mind, body, and soul -- True or false -- Weather moods -- Seasonal activities -- Glossary.

Takes readers on a magical journey, exploring the science behind the seasons, examining how seasons affect the world around them, recounting season-related myths and legends, and suggesting ways to enjoy each of the seasons.

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