Health Archives - Susan Kay Phillips

Celebrate and Preserve our Starry Night Skies

Astronomy, Health, Science, Stargazing / Kay Phillips

Dark night skies enable us to see the beautiful starry sky above us. However, light pollution and sky glow have become significant problems worldwide, reducing the number of stars that we are able to see. Light pollution also poses dangers to human health and the balance of nocturnal habitats and ecosystems.

Learn what you can do as an individual to rid your neighborhood of light pollution and support the return of dark skies.

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Review of Thank You, Dr. Sauk! by Dean Robbins

Thank You, Dr. Salk! written by Dean Robbins and illustrated by Mike Dutton is an engaging and inspiring story of Dr. Jonas Salk, who developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1954 after years of painstaking research.

Robbin’s simple and sensitive text coupled with pitch perfect illustrations by Mike Dutton create an interesting and educational picture book for young readers.