Jump in and follow our brightest star to learn all about the sun – what it is, how it works, and why we all depend upon it. Adorable illustrations and kid-friendly text make complex science fun and easy to understand. Every Jump Into Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully engage readers and extra material to stimulate learning. "Steve Tomecek brings fun and fact together with this nonfiction narrative of Earth's closest star." —Washington Parent National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.