Cycles of the Universe – serie

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• Eachof the magical cycle of the universe is represented by a simpledefinition and an illustration that identifies the main phases and isfollowed 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 coversymbolizes the continuous process of transformation and encourages youngreaders 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 UniverseThe Mathematics of the Universe

This lush picture book with a die-cut cover offers a mix of science, poetry, and art to teach children about 11 natural opposites that are part of everyday life. Everythingthat exists in the universe has an opposite, and this poetic journeycaptures the beauty of how none of these opposites remain pure or still. All opposites are complementary; one could not exist without the other—but opposites mix and blend all the time, and it is from this movementthat the world as we know it springs forth in all its multicolored anddiverse glory! This window into the opposite and complementary forces ofthe universe introduces children to naturally occurring opposites likethe moon and sun, the sky and earth, silence and sound, masculine andfeminine, and even death and life. Key Features: • Lyrical verses andglorious illustrations identify 11 naturally occurring pairings. An observation links how they blend and work together.• Providing additional context are quotes from renowned figures from the worlds of philosophy, art,literature, or science such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Walt Disney,Rudyard Kipling, L. Frank Baum, and others. • The large format and die-cut cover make this picture book perfect for gifting and displaying. Learning about opposites is foundational to help children develop math,observational, creative-thinking, and language skills. So whether thepassionate and free magic of the emotion inside you wins out, or thethinking and precision of reason has you wanting to help solve themysteries of life, the opposing forces of the universe await! Also available in the Cycles of the Universe series: Infinity: The Magical Cycles of the UniverseThe Mathematics of the Universe