The Sun

Carol Simpson is an information systems consultant who taught computer
science at the University of Toronto.

Beautiful watercolor illustrations and stunning photographs make these
introductory books to space visually stimulating and appealing.
Large-print text encourages young children to read the books on their
own. They are also excellent read-aloud books that facilitate a shared
learning experience.

The Sun covers such topics as the age of the sun, its size, its role in
seasons, and day and evening. It explains the color of sunlight and the
sky, the northern lights, UV light, the ozone layer, heat rays, and the
relationship between the sun and life on earth. The Moon explains the
phases of the moon, what the dark and light patches are, the influence
of the moon on the tides of earth’s oceans, and humankind’s
exploration of the moon.

Each book follows the same format. There are four chapters, a glossary,
and well-explained activities. Each chapter starts with a story, myth,
or legend from ancient or modern times that introduces the main topic of
the chapter. The subtopics are introduced via such questions as “When
did the sun start to shine?” and “Where did the moon come from?”

These captivating books are a must-have for the young person with an
interest in the moon and sun. Highly recommended.