solar radiation

Explores the possibility of a solar storm, including the chain of events, how likely it is, and more.

Introduces readers to the ozone layer and UV radiation, discussing how to protect skin from cancer and how to help prevent further damage to the ozone layer.

Photographs and simple text introduce sunny weather, discussing how to protect oneself from the sun, the summer season, activities people do when it is sunny, its effects on plants and animals, and solar energy.

"A . . . look at how humans' relationship with the sun continues to shape our bodies, attitudes, and societies"--Amazon.

Explores the atmosphere's composition, its behavior, and how it affects life on Earth.

Readers will learn about the properties of light, what wavelengths are, the relationship between light and color, and how reflected light enables us to see things.

Discusses the effects of the sun on skin and eyes and how to protect yourself and repair damage from the sun.

A simple introduction to how the sun and its warmth affect the Earth.

Simple text and color photographs teach weather concepts and the science of the sun by encouraging young readers to observe the world around them. Discusses the effects of the sun, activities to do on a sunny day, and solar power.

Introduces readers to the ozone layer and UV radiation, discussing how to protect skin from cancer and how to help prevent further damage to the ozone layer.