The Sun

Written by Melanie Chrismer

Part of the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series

Discover the Sun's secrets and its cosmic role.

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24 pages· 280 words· Est. 4 min read· 480L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the Sun's fascinating characteristics through simple text and vivid imagery. Uncover its role in our solar system, updated with the latest space mission insights and celestial discoveries. Dive into a world of labeled diagrams, timelines, and vocabulary challenges that align with science curriculum standards. What mysteries does the Sun hold, and how does it influence the planets around it? This engaging journey invites readers to think beyond the stars and delve deeper into the wonders of space.

From the publisher

Features: - Includes vocabulary word hunt with pronunciations, glossary, and index- Labeled diagrams and timelines- Beautiful, full-color photographs- Simple interior design and easy-to-read fonts- Web sites for further research and information- Vocabulary preview and review pages plus backmatter pages that invite readers to think further on the study topics- Fits science curriculum standards for earth &amp; space science and science and technologyWhat’s New: - Updated illustrations and photos- Updated art of solar system shows 8 planets and their orbits instead of 9- New Pluto book includes a list of other dwarf planets, in addition to Pluto, in our solar system- Updated information on space missions, moons, and planets- Updated Web sites for further information in backmatter- Updated indexes

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