Description Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun. The most amazing and engrossing facts about the sun are found in this stellar volume, including its structure, temperature, and age. Readers will learn about the twinkling lights they see in the night sky, which are other stars light-years away. This motivating book with its incredible images and entertaining narrative is a must for every space science collection.