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NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE

NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE

Debbie Gonzales
Discussion/Project, Picture Book

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NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE

Written by Cynthia Argentine

Published by Millbrook Press

ISBN: 978-1541581241

Synopsis:
Night becomes day. Flower becomes fruit. Change is constant in the natural world. With lyrical text and vivid photographs, Cynthia Argentine reveals how transformations—whether sudden or gradual—shape our planet. From sprouting acorns and blooming deserts to erupting volcanoes and carving canyons, Night Becomes Day captures the wonder of change and the science behind it. Engaging back matter invites readers to explore further and deepen their understanding of Earth’s cycles and systems.

Key Teaching Value:
Inspires curiosity and observation as students explore how change powers the natural world—connecting science, language, and art through cycles, cause and effect, and patterns in nature.

Educator Guide Content Summary:
This standards-aligned guide helps students investigate natural processes through reading, writing, and inquiry. Hands-on activities, STEM links, and vocabulary lessons encourage learners to explore patterns of change—from light and shadow to growth and transformation. Aligned with CCSS, NGSS, and SEL principles, lessons include:

  • Exploring opposites, sequences, and cycles using text evidence.

  • Observing and comparing natural phenomena through photographs and outdoor exploration.

  • Building scientific vocabulary and literacy with anchor charts and discussion prompts.

  • Connecting nature’s changes to emotional and personal growth.

Through interdisciplinary learning, students see themselves as part of nature’s ongoing story—discovering how every ending becomes a beginning.

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