sun

"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.

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about the sun, and conducts an activity in which a thermometer is constructed with colored water.

Provides a broad understanding of the sun and shows why it is so important to us. Set in Space Camp, includes NASA footage, animations and hands-on activities.

Explains the sun's origin, composition, and physical properties; includes descriptions of solar activity such as sunspots, solar flares, solar winds, and prominences; explains how scientists have studied the sun, and shows how to make a pinhole viewer and measure the distance to the sun.

Simple text describes the sun, its characteristics, and its beneficial impacts on the Earth.

Explores the motion of Earth and the moon in relation to the sun, and explains why season occur. Identifies factors that cause the moon's phases. Discusses how ancient peoples made innovations such as Stonehenge based on their observations of the sky. Explains what causes solar and lunar eclipses. Identifies ways in which satellites help scientists track data about 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.".

Presents information about the size, temperature, atmosphere, and features of the sun. Includes a picture glossary and a list of additional resources.