PRODUCT SUMMARY

Of all the things in life that can be taken for granted, nothing looms larger than…the sun! It provides the Earth with life -- giving light and heat. It’s the main factor behind the weather and the seasons, and it’s the primary source of energy on Earth. All About the Sun gives kids a broad understanding of this nearby star that is the center of the solar system -- and shows them why this star is so important to us. Spectacular NASA footage and lively animation will pique kids' curiosity. Hands-on activities are ideal for students to use as ideas for science fair projects. One of five volumes in the Space Science for Children Video Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth & Space Science -- properties of Earth materials, objects in the sky and changes in Earth & sky. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"Both video and audio quality are excellent. Teachers will find this crisp, clear introduction to the sun a valuable addition to their classrooms." - School Library Journal

FULL REVIEWS

School Library Journal (January 2000)

K-Gr 4-In this live-action video, the enthusiastic narrators lead viewers on a fact-finding mission to the sun. Research goals are set at the beginning of the presentation, and then viewers learn basics such as the sun's composition, size, and its role in supporting life on this planet. Safety issues such as never looking directly at the sun and using sunscreen are emphasized. New words are shown onscreen and defined. Both metric and U.S. customary measures are used. Several simple science experiments are shown. The sun's role in seasons and the water cycle is explained. Tools used to observe the sun, such as Skylab, Ulysses and Soho, are discussed. Both video and audio quality are excellent. Teachers will find this crisp, clear introduction to the sun a valuable addition to their classrooms.

Copyright 2000 School Library Journal. Used with permission.

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