Burlington Public Library

Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate the sun's constancy through history and around the world.

Is it possible to stare directly into the sun and not eat food? Provided is a documentary that focuses on a young man's journey into the little known world of sun gazing, an ancient practice of looking directly into the sun for long periods of time. With the help of the Internet, this practice is gathering global momentum. Modern day sun gazers claim a multitude of health benefits such as better eyesight, increased vitality, weight loss, and for some,...

Retells the fable, "The Wind and the Sun," in which Wind, Rain, and Sun attempt to remove the cap of a shepherdess. Collage illustrations include symbols based on seal characters of Chinese pictograms.

Animals and plants respond to the sun's changing light over the course of a single day.

"Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text take beginning readers on a trip to sun exploring its composition, features, and place in the solar system. Includes picture glossary and index."--

When best friends Sun and Clouds clash and refuse to share the sky, Earth's colors are threatened until crayons create the biggest rainbow they can.

Examines the sun in the context of other, more distant stars and discusses the night sky and movement of the earth.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about solar storms. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--