"From extreme heat to extreme size, the Sun is the center of our solar system and the reason we're able to call Earth our home. In this book, readers will learn how the Sun affects Earth's seasons, how it gives us light and heat, and what happens during a solar eclipse. A colorful design and fun fact boxes will catch readers' eyes, while informative yet manageable text sheds light on the many mysteries of the Sun. This sizzling look into the Sun will excite even the most reluctant readers"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index. Includes glossary.

What is the sun? -- The sun in space -- Sunlight -- Day and night -- Sunrise and sunset -- Seasons -- Solar eclipses -- Auroras and solar flares -- Too hot for Earth? -- Quiz.