The sun
By: by Christine Taylor-Butler
Series: A true book; True book
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780531211571; 9780531253632
Subjects: Juvenile literature
Description: No other body in the solar system is as important as the sun. It provides a central point for the planets to orbit around, and its warmth and light are integral to the survival of Earth's life forms. Readers will discover what this incredible star is made of, why it burns so bright, and what would happen if it disappeared. They will also find out how scientists study the sun and what we are still trying to learn about it.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.

Ages 9-12.

Grades 4 to 6.
Table of contents: title: The star of the solar system; title: Energy for a lifetime; title: The sun's most important satellite; title: Center of the universe?; title: Solar missions.