Ridgway Public Library

Easy-to-read text and illustrations describe what the sun and the moon are, how they move, and other facts about them.

"Introductory text and full-color images explore the physical characteristics of the sun in space. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explains what the Sun is and how it affects the rest of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.

"The year is 1921. Lesley Hamlyn and her husband, Robert, a lawyer and war veteran, are living at Cassowary House on the Straits Settlement of Penang. When 'Willie' Somerset Maugham, a famed writer and old friend of Robert's, arrives for an extended visit with his secretary Gerald, the pair threatens a rift that could alter more lives than one. Maugham, one of the great novelists of his day, is beleaguered: Having long hidden his homosexuality, his...

Contrasts the world as viewed in sunlight and then the quiet night world in moonlight.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of the sun and its relationship to the earth.

Describes the physical properties of the Sun, its relation to the other bodies in space, and its direct influence on life on Earth.

Explores how people and other things react to sunny days, providing photographs of a blue sky, open flowers, melting ice cream, and children playing and swimming.

"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.