Includes bibliographical references (page 64) and index.

Ages 7-11.

Antarctica -- Argentina -- Australia -- South Africa -- Ecuador -- Indonesia -- Nigeria -- Nepal -- Morocco -- China -- Turkey -- United States of America -- United Kingdom -- Norway.

"No matter where you are in the world, the same sun shines on us all. But, depending on where you are, you might get different amounts of sunlight at different times. On one special day in June the top half of the Earth experiences its shortest day. This is called a solstice. Solstices have long been celebrated by cultures around the world. In this book, you will meet 14 fictional children in 14 different places and learn how they experience the June solstice. For some, this special day is a time for festivities - music, dancing, food, and fun - and for others it's just a normal day. What do you do on the longest, shortest day of the year?" --back cover.