sun

An introduction to the sun, describing what it is made of, its influence on the Earth, its place in the solar system, and more.

Presents basic information on each planet in our solar system in a fold-out format designed to resemble a tunnel through space.

Introduces young readers to the various ways that the Sun transforms the world around them. Features easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations.

"The acclaimed author of In Search of Schr?odinger's Cat searches for life on other planetsAre we alone in the universe? Surely amidst the immensity of the cosmos there must be other intelligent life out there. Don't be so sure, says John Gribbin, one of today's best popular science writers. In this fascinating and intriguing new book, Gribbin argues that the very existence of intelligent life anywhere in the cosmos is, from an astrophysicist's point of view, a miracle. So why is there life on Earth and (seemingly) nowhere else? What happened to make this planet special? Taking us back some 600 million years, Gribbin lets you experience the series of unique cosmic events that were responsible for our unique form of life within the Milky Way Galaxy. Written by one of our foremost popular science writers, author of the bestselling In Search of Schr?odinger's Cat offers a bold answer to the eternal question, "Are we alone in the universe?" Explores how the impact of a "supercomet" with Venus 600 million years ago created our moon, and along with it, the perfect conditions for life on Earth from one of our most talented science writers, this book is a daring, fascinating exploration into the dawning of the universe, cosmic collisions and their consequences, and the uniqueness of life on Earth"--.

Uses experiments to illustrate the phases and patterns of the sun as well as the reasons for its importance as an energy source.

Coyote, caught in a dispute between the Sun and the Moon, receives the gift of many improvements in his appearance but must ultimately be satisfied with what he has.

Presents ten projects that use energy from the sun, including making a sun clock and sun prints and cooking with the sun.

For hundreds and hundreds of years different gods take turns being the Sun, with unsatisfactory results, until Nanautzin takes the position permanently.

Presents information about the Sun, including its size, what it is made of, its importance to life on Earth, and the fact that it shines even when parts of the Earth are turned away from it.

An illustrated presentation of facts about the sun containing interactive features such as flip- and pull-tabs, wheels, and transparent overlays.