Spring 2025

The Sun

Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Our Magnificent Star

From the Series Mission: Space Science

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

From the tiniest bacteria to the tallest trees, almost all life on Earth depends on the sun. But what is this glittering ball in space, and how do we study it?

The Sun reveals the space science that has helped us explain some of our star’s mysteries.

Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about our sun and the history and future of this space science. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the “Your Mission” activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more about our awe-inspiring star. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you.

The Sun completes the mission to explain the science of our star!

Format Your Price Add
978-1-916949-86-7
On pre-order until 01/01/2025
$24.99
978-1-916949-87-4
On pre-order until 01/01/2025
$11.99
Available at all major wholesalers and distributors. Save 25% off list price on hardcovers and ebooks when you buy direct! Digital purchases will be accessed on Lerner Digital Bookshelf. An account will be created for you after purchase.
Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 7
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Space Science, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2025
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Imprint Cheriton Children's Books
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051010, JNF051040, JNF051080
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Features Accessible layouts, Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Sarah Eason

Sarah Eason has written a wide variety of information books for children on many topics from history and geography through space science and social sciences.