The Power of the Sun
The Power of the Sun
Reading Level: 3
Interest Level: 2-5
From animals and plants to weather and renewable energy,
this compelling series takes a closer look at the significant role the sun plays
in human, animal, and plant life, helping young readers understand the sun's
importance to our planet. This set presents the sun's relationship to animals,
Earth's surface, our weather, plant life, and its relationship to renewable
energy. Each book encourages readers to discover how Earth's orbit around the
sun leads to life in many forms. With full-color photographs, fun fact boxes,
activities, and further information sections, this set encourages young readers
to learn more about the universe and life on Earth.
Each Book Contains:
•
Age-appropriate sidebars introduce cross-curriculum concepts
• Activities
explore key topics related to Earth and the sun
• Full-color photographs that
complement and further explain accompanying text
• Key terms that are bolded
in the text and included in a glossary for ease of reading and
comprehension
Curriculum Connections:
• Accessible, age-appropriate
information helps young readers understand the importance of Earth's position
relative to the sun
• Chapter activities emphasize observable and predictable
patterns such as night and day and seasons