The Sun

by Nick Hunter

Overview

What is the Sun like, and could we ever visit there? Taking the form of an imaginary trip, this book explores the science and history of the Sun, looking at recent studies and possibilities for the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410969507
Publisher:	Raintree Publishers
Publication date:	11/01/2014
Series:	Astronaut Travel Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Nick Hunter has written many non-fiction books for children. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies.

Table of Contents

Fasten Your Seat Belt! 4

Journey to the Sun 6

Interview with an Astronaut 10

Discovering the Sun 12

Seeing the Sights 18

When to Go 24

Who's Going with You? 30

Earthbound Explorers 32

Interview with an Astronomer 34

Living on the Sun? 36

Map of the Solar System 40

Timeline 42

Fact File 43

Glossary 44

Find Out More 46

Index 48