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Top 10 Books About the Sun for Kids |
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Hello, Sun
by Julie Downing
Beautiful illustrations capture the colors of the sun, from amber to pink, buttercup yellow to the darkest indigo, and the creatures it shines on from dawn to nightfall. Illustrations.
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The Sun
by Christina Leaf
Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the Sun. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
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What Happens During an Eclipse?
by Jennifer Lombardo
Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented by informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers, this volume introduces readers to the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Stunning full-color photographs also highlight the beauty of these natural phenomena.
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Sun! One in a Billion
by Stacy McAnulty
The sun relates key facts about itself, including its formation over four billion years ago, the sun's position in the solar system, what it is made of, and why the sun is so important to the plants, animals, and people inhabiting the Earth.
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Why Does the Sun Shine?
by Rebecca Pettiford
In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and light and supports life on Earth.
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Eclipse
by Andy Rash
After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special. Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully illustrated ode to seeking out unique adventures and savoring the most special moments with the people you love. The book features maps of eclipses' paths and scientific back matter about eclipses.
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What Is a Solar Eclipse?
by Dana Meachen Rau
Published to coincide with the Great American Eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024, this fascinating, up-to-date introduction to solar eclipses takes readers to outer space where they'll learn about what exists beyond our atmosphere.
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The Sun: The Center of Our Solar System
by Mari C. Schuh
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the Sun's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Sun's defining features, composition, gravity, exploration attempts, and more.
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Exploring Eclipses
by Jill Sherman
Discusses different types of eclipses, what causes them to occur, and their history, and provides a calendar of when specific eclipses can be observed during the year.
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