sun

Stephanie Michelle, who cares for animals and listens to the sun, believes the homeless child, Fondo, when he tells her that the geese have invited him to fly away with them.

Looks at how the sun works, what it is made of, and the life cycle of a star.

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.

Explains the earth's rotation and how it makes the sun set.

Describes the rotation of the earth and how it relates to day and night.

Provides answers to questions about the sun, such as how old it is, of what it is made, and the size of a prominence.

Introduces the sun as a star, its physical make-up, Earth's revolution of it, its temperature, estimated age, and its critical support to life on our planet.

Introduces electromagnetic and mechanical waves, discussing the properties of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and vibrations.

Introduces the sun and other stars through text, photos, and infographics.

"The sun is hot and bright. You need shade. It's a good thing there are so many ways to find it!"--Provided by publisher.