The Sun (Rise and Shine) - Softcover

Simon, Seymour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0688092365 ISBN 13: 9780688092368

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1989

Synopsis

Seymour Simon explores the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms the surface, in this crisp, clear book illustrated with over twenty startling, full-color photographs, The Sun presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System and essential to life on Earth.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Explore the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms its surface. In this new, updated edition with stunning, full-color photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System.

About the Author:

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0688092365
• ISBN 13: 9780688092368
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32