Far-Out Guide to the Sun

by Mary Kay Carson

Overview

Everything in our solar system orbits the Sun. It is the center of our solar system, and affects everything in it. Robotic explorers have taught us a lot about the star at the center of our solar system. Readers will learn about the amazing missions, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the Sun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766031791
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/16/2010
Series:	Far-Out Guide to the Solar System Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Watching Space Weather 8

Sun at a Glance 24

Fast Facts About the Sun 25

Sun Timeline of Exploration and Discovery 28

Chapter 2 Capturing a Piece of the Sun 30

Chapter 3 What's Next for the Sun? 40

Words to Know 44

Find Out More and Get Updates 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, 'Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" Lists. There are six other fall 2010 title in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2011

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