sun

Examines what is known about the sun, including its birth, place in the solar system, power, and flares, winds, and eclipses. Features color illustrations, a glossary, and fact boxes.

Presents a collection of illustrated facts about the moon and sun from how far away the moon is from Earth to how hot the sun is. Includes a glossary, text-related activities, and resources for further information.

Young Zack and Alice notice that the summer days are getting shorter, and they realize that the winter days are usually very short. They question why this is, and embark on a year-long quest to uncover the secret of the seasons.

"The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems"--Amazon.com.

Follow the directions in this book and you can build your own observatory with easily accessible tools and supplies.

Introduces the Roman god Apollo and explains his importance.

Nicolaus Copernicus theorized the sun, was the center of the universe and that all the planets revolved around the sun.

Edwin Hubble who is renowned for determining that there are other galaxies in the Universe beyond the Milky Way.

An introduction to the life and work of the amazing scientist, Galileo. Many historians credit Galileo as the "founder of modern experimental science." But his life was not easy. His outspoken beliefs and discoveries earned him many enemies. The Roman Catholic Church disagreed with Galileo regarding Earths position in the universe. The Church punished him and he spent the rest of his life under house arrest.

George explores how the sun gives off heat, light, and energy.