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In this completely updated edition of The Sun featuring beautiful full-color photographs, Seymour Simon presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System.
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This title will cover how and when the Sun formed, what it is, its size, and why it is so important to our solar system and life on Earth.
The sun brings heat, warmth, and energy to the Earth. What is the sun made of? How big is it? How far away? Read and find out!
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Introduces the sun, its physical characteristics, and the history of human observation of the sun.
This is an account of the many ways in which the Sun affects our planet, how its influence has changed over the last few centuries and millennia, and the extent to which we can predict its future impact.
Describes the sun and looks at its composition, location in the galaxy, influence on the solar system and importance to life on earth.
"Describes the characteristics of the Sun and its place in the solar system"--
Illustrates how the sun provides the earth with just the right amount of heat and light for growing things.
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Simple text and photographs introduce the Sun and its features.
A description of the sun, the star of our solar system, which includes information on its origin, physical composition, and characteristics, as well as on studies made of the sun by instruments and satellites.
Nicely written and abundantly illustrated text provides graduate students and advanced undergraduates with a usefully detailed introduction to what is presently known concerning the physics of the sun. Provides review...
What makes the Sun shine? What is the Sun made of? Will the Sun last forever? Find the answers in this book! The Sun makes life possible on our planet. It can also harm us.
Discusses the rotation, interior, surface features, atmosphere, and exploration of the Sun, including solar wind and the Sun's place in the solar system.
Presents general information about the Sun, including its place in the solar system, what it is made of, why it produces light and heat, and what its surface is like.
Describes the sun and how it provides the light and energy which allow plant and animal life to exist on the earth.