A Trip to the Sun

by Claire E. Flynn

Overview

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482420142
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Fantastic Science Journeys Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Let's Hop into a Spacecraft! 4

Miles and Miles 6

The Sun Was Born! 8

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! 12

The Sun's Six Layers 14

Convection 16

Solar Winds 18

The Best Light Show in the Universe! 20

Exploring Our Solar System 22

The Sun's Role in Our Weather 24

Ready to Blow? 26

We Can't Live Without It! 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32