Explores the science behind phenomenon related to the sun from sunspots and eclipses to solar flares and sun dogs. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.

Each day the Sun rises and sets, illuminating the Earth with its life-giving energy. The entire biosphere of the Earth depends upon the vital energy of the Sun for survival. Humans mark the passage of time by the movement of the Sun, and the seasons change as its powerful rays fall upon different parts of the globe. Discover how you can use the expansive energy of this shining star in over 140 spells, chants, affirmations, and rituals designed to...

Describes some of the biggest, smallest, fastest, slowest, strongest and longest animals in the world.

In this sweeping tour of the cosmos and our place in it, acclaimed science writer Jeff Kanipe shows the many ways we are connected to the vast universe we inhabit. Tracing the whole natural history of how events in the near and far universe have influenced life on Earth today, and how they might influence life in the future, Kanipe covers the gamut of known and theorized events, not only in a historical context but in a future context as well. As...

Children learn to use thinking and observation skills while in a classroom studying peripheral vision, how the sun gives off energy, and friction.

"Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from."--Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia

This title will teach readers about the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus!, and includes information like how the planet orbits the sun on its side.

The creator of the popular webcomic "xkcd" uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, the solar system, the periodic table, helicopters, and other essential concepts.