Great Ball of Fire: Studying the Sun

by Mariel Bard and Jonathan Bard

Our solar system would fall apart without the sun. Its gravity is what keeps planets and other celestial bodies moving in orbit. The sun also plays a big role in Earth's weather, climate, and seasons. We wouldn't know of this if we hadn't spent a lot of time over hundreds of years studying the sun. Your young explorers will head to the yellow dwarf star that is our sun with satellites, probes, and through high-powered telescopes. They'll discover...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538258862
• ISBN13: 9781538258866
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.7" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6