sun

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the sun.

Light is an amazing thing. It allows us to see, sure, but how is it made? This book takes a look at the science behind the creation, travel, and appearance of light. From how fast light travels to the materials that create it, the science behind illumination is fascinating and essential to understanding human life. Informative flowcharts bring the context to life explaining how the human eye sees and reacts to light and how some animals can even see in the dark!.

Describes the features of the Sun and other stars which make up the galaxies.

Presents information on the sun, including its composition, characteristics, and importance as a heat and light source. Includes an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

"In the far north of Canada, daylight disappears for much of the year. This Inuit legend describes how the First People of Canada explained the sun's return to their remote lands"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.

Discusses the sun's heat, size, surface, and energy; sunspots and their effects; and the importance of the sun to the earth.

Sylvie the cat persuades her boy to go into the darkness very late at night, where they are greeted by the shadows of roses and other flowers, and by nocturnal animals who whisper, "it's almost here.".

Greedy Henry Shortbull wants to have everything in the whole world, but when he swallows the sun one day, he realizes that he has gone too far.

Explains in simple terms how the sun makes weather.