"The sun's importance to Earth and the solar system can't be exaggerated; it's the linchpin for life itself. The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula. Readers discover fascinating facts about the sun such as its age--it's 4.6 billion years old--through bright text and motivating math problems. Amazing photographs and illustrations highlight the awesome power of the sun and add to the volume's appeal"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

Our star, the sun -- So massive -- A flaming ball of gases -- The sun's rotation -- Layers of the sun -- How far? -- Sunspots -- Great gravity -- Solar eclipses.