sun

"On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set out on a daring quest to bring the sunrise"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that our entire solar system sits within the sun's atmosphere? Or that more than 1,300 Earths could fit inside Jupiter? Readers will be wowed by these facts and more with this exciting look at the solar system. Packed with fun, informative data about the planets, scientific discoveries through history, and memorable statistics, this book is a must-read for burgeoning scientists. Facts are conveyed through accessible language and enhanced by vibrant, full-color photographs.

Describes the sun, including how it is studied, how the sun works, the sun's life cycle, and ancient and early modern beliefs about the sun.

"One dawn, when the Moon hears the laughter of awakening children, she yearns to see them. But the day belongs to the Sun. And he refuses to share the daytime sky. As the Moon eclipses him and lets him see the stars--he also sees his place in the universe! A pourquois tale that explains why the moon can sometimes be seen in the daytime"--Provided by publisher.

Without its light and warmth, we wouldn't even be on Earth. The sun is a powerful source of life.

Learn all about the huge balls of gas that dot our night sky and give us light during the day.

"Learn all the stats and facts you need to know about the Sun--the only star in our solar system. Find out what it is made up of and why we need it to survive"--Back cover.

Invites the reader to see the sun, bright as a flower, a flower on a hill that looks like a lion, a lion that dreams of flowers as big as the sun, and more.

"Without the sun, our solar system would fall apart. Its gravity is what keeps planets and other celestial bodies moving in orbit. Additionally, the sun plays a big role in Earth's weather, climate, and seasons. . . Readers head to the yellow dwarf star that is our sun with satellites, probes, and through high-powered telescopes to discover the . . . information missions to and around the sun have taught NASA and other space scientists around the world"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated introduction to the sun and the moon, discussing orbits, distances, seasons, eclipses and more.