The Sun (Rise and Shine) - Softcover

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Seymour Simon presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System.

Young readers will love exploring the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms its surface.

Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.

This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Discover the incredible science behind our solar system’s star:

• Sunspots and Solar Storms: Find out how giant magnetic storms bigger than our entire planet create dark sunspots and powerful solar flares.
• The Sun’s Corona: Uncover the secrets of the corona, the sun’s super-hot outer atmosphere that becomes visible during a total solar eclipse.
• The Northern Lights: See how particles from the sun create the aurora borealis, the shimmering, multicolored curtains of light in Earth’s sky.
• Amazing Space Facts: Explore mind-blowing concepts, from the nuclear explosions in the sun’s core to the fact that it would take 1.3 million Earths to fill it up!
• Perfect for Young Readers: Written by beloved educator Seymour Simon, this book makes complex science easy to understand and is a fantastic resource for STEM and Common Core learning.

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