Description Jump in and follow our brightest star to learn all about the sun -- what it is,how it works, and why we all depend upon it. Adorable illustrations andkid-friendly text make complex science fun and easy to understand. Every JumpInto Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully engage readers andextra material to stimulate learning. "Steve Tomecek brings fun and fact together with this nonfiction narrative of Earth's closest star." --Washington Parent National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visitwww.natgeoed.org/commoncorefor more information.