sun

What is the Sun like, and could we ever visit there? Taking the form of an imaginary trip, this book explores the science and history of the Sun, looking at recent studies and possibilities for the future.

When a father and son set out early one morning for a cross-country drive in their jeep, they see all sorts of vehicles and pick up diverse passengers along the way.

As Dylan and his mother enjoy being together at the beach early on his fifth birthday, he cannot help but think about the baby his mother will soon have, who will join them in this special time next summer.

Photographs and text provide information about weather conditions and things to do on sunny days. Includes sunny day facts.

A simplified presentation of facts about the sun.

Explains in simple terms the size and distance from Earth of the sun and its important relationship to all living things.

A textbook providing facts and information on the Sun, Mercury, and Venus. Covers topics such as the atmosphere and weather; the composition of Mercury, the Sun, and Venus; craters on Mercury and Venus; the formation of the Sun and the planets; magnetic fields; and the Sun's effect on the planets.

Studies the stars and discusses why they twinkle, how light-years are measured, why stars are different from planets, and other related topics; includes projects designed to help children learn more about stars.

Traces the scientific discoveries that led to our knowledge of the nature and substance of the sun.

In question and answer format this book presents an overview of the sun's formation, age, composition, sunspots, cycle, eruptions, solar wind, and eclipses.