Justin McCory Martin

When you look up in the sky and see the sun, do you know that you are looking at a star? The sun gives Earth light and heat. Do you know how long it takes light from the sun to reach us on Earth?

Young readers ages six and seven will learn about the sun, its age, its place in our solar system, how it differs from Earth, and more in this Scholastic Science Vocabulary Reader that introduces first- and second-grade students to the star that is the center of our solar system. Using pictures, diagrams, and a simple text to help strengthen reading skills and vocabulary, the book addresses three main topics: What Is the Sun?, The Hot Center, and The Super Sun!. In each section, Fast Fact boxes relate snippets of information related to the sun.

A glossary and three comprehension questions help young readers assess their understanding of the information presented in the book.

Highly recommended, especially for students interested in science, the sun, the solar system, and /or space exploration.… (meer)