Illinois' K-3 Children's Choice Award
2007 Master List
Sponsored by the
Illinois School Library Media Association
2007 Nominee: My Light
The sun explains the different ways in which its light is
transformed into energy which powers the bulbs that illuminate the night.
Author and Illustrator: Molly Bang
Molly Bang's official web site
- Grow plants with varying amounts of sun light and see what happens.
- Make a list of all the things that use energy.
- Make pinwheels to observe wind energy.
- Invite a local astronomer or organize an outing at night to look at the stars.
- Brainstorm for ways to save energy.
- Compare the sun to several other famous stars.
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