Day and Night

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Simple rhyming text recounting the happy birthday when a young boy's Daddy comes and spends time with him at his nursery school. The exuberance and obvious delight of this young boy sharing with and showing Daddy all the thing that happen in a typical day are captured in a mix of watercolor illustrations occupying spreads, full pages, and various smaller illustrations.

Children's Literature - Melissa Hower

This book is included in the "I Know That!" series. The book begins with a description about morning, the sun, and why sunlight is important. Daytime activities are explored, as well as what happens to the sun as the day comes to a close. The author then reveals characteristics of nighttime, various ways people adapt to the dark, and information about nocturnal animals. The book also includes a section that summarizes the main points of the story, as well as a table of contents and index. This is an excellent book to help children understand the process of gathering information. It enables even the youngest students to learn to use reference books. The captions on the pages give additional facts that support the text and provide thought-provoking questions that will stimulate further discussions. The book is filled with vibrant photographs that are sure to keep any reader intrigued. This book would be a wonderful addition to any elementary school library or science curriculum.