The Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System
Published on 15. March 2021
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-61930-977-7 (ISBN)
Description
What's the sun good for, anyway? Find out as the Universe explains just what makes the sun so important to planet Earth in The Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System. In this nonfiction picture book, children ages 5 to 8 learn how the sun creates the days, seasons, and years we experience on Earth and even affects our weather and water. Funny aliens provide a running commentary on the Universe's clear explanations of complex science topics and a hands-on activity makes for an extra layer of learning.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
28 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61930-977-7 (9781619309777)
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Laura Perdew
Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System
E-Book
03/2021
Nomad Press
€8.49
Available for download
Laura Perdew
Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System
E-Book
03/2021
Nomad Press
€8.49
Available for download
Persons
Laura Perdew is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She has written more than 30 books for the education market on a wide range of subjects including, wetlands conservation, renewable energy, animal adaptations, and extinction. Her book Biodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth (Nomad Press, 2019) earned a Booklist starred review and was a Junior Library Guild selection. Laura is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and an avid runner and hiker. She lives and plays in Boulder, Colorado.