The Sun
A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about the sun
About this book
The Sun is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 9. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about the sun, stars, how the sun was formed, characteristics of the sun, sunspots, solar flares, solar winds, and solar eclipses. Included at the end are some interesting facts about the sun.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 12 pages, 1295 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Space and Astronomy, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The Sun with your child
This book helps children learn about Space and Astronomy. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.
Talk about it together
- What would you ask the author about The Sun?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Sun?
Inside the book
In The Sun, readers find Space and Astronomy. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about the sun, stars, how the sun was formed, characteristics of the sun, sunspots, solar flares, solar winds, and solar eclipses. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Space and Astronomy and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “How Was the Sun Formed?”
Words to learn in this book
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or another planet, or the sun.
- solar: Having to do with the sun.
- orbits: The path of an object that circles a star or planet.
- hydrogen: One of two gases, along with helium, that makes up the sun.
- helium: One of two gases, along with hydrogen, that makes up the sun.
- recycling: To convert trash into usable material.
- sunspot: Dark spots on the sun caused by its magnetic fields.
- plasma: A kind of gas that conducts electricity.
- conducts: Allows to pass through.
- satellites: An object in the sky that orbits around the earth or another planet.
- atomic: The smallest particle in the universe, and what all matter is made up of.
- eclipse: An event that creates a shadow when one celestial (belonging to space) body passes between another celestial body and the sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
12 pages, 1295 words, 12 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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