Ridgway Public Library

"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. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

"Describes the characteristics of the Sun and its place in the solar system"--

Stephanie Michelle, who cares for animals and listens to the sun, believes the homeless child, Fondo, when he tells her that the geese have invited him to fly away with them.

As the sun rises and sets, its rays highlight simple aspects and situations of farm life, including the shadow of a cloud, the sizzle of bacon, and the dancing of spoons.

Although the lazy sun is reluctant to rise, one by one the members of a cozy household get up.

Oliver the owl stays up so late one night that he sees the sun come up, but when he goes to share the sight with his nighttime friends, they are all asleep.

"How I wonder what you are... the Sun, our most important star! There are billions of stars, but only one makes all life on Earth possible. With glowing illustrations, this story is a cozy way to learn about the one-of-a-kind star that makes everything possible. In this book, the Sun truly shines!"--Back cover.

An introduction to the sun as a renewable energy source, demonstrating through simple experiments and craft projects how the sun's light and heat can be used to help us in our everyday lives.

What do you know about our Sun and Moon? Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the Sun and Moon - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Sun and Moon is a beautifully designed reader to inspire an interest in space. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating...