Solstice, science and summer reading: suggestions from NSTA recommends reviewers.(National Science Teachers Association)(science books)(Book review) From: Science and Children | Date: July 1, 2007| Author: Texley, Juliana | COPYRIGHT 2007 National Science Teachers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Solstice, the ancient celebration of summer time, is a time of magic and myth. The longest days of the year are often special for teachers, too--when the students are gone, the inventories and requisitions filed, the books stacked, and the keys turned in. Like generations before them, teachers often use the energy of the summer Sun to nurture seeds of growth (both real and virtual) for another year.

Whether you believe the ancient legends or not, summer provides catch-up...

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