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Description
The Sun is one of the most important parts of the solar system, but it also holds many mysteries. Readers will use their critical thinking skills to investigate some of these mysteries.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's curious about space, this one's a winner. Hawksett takes something massive and a little abstract the Sun and breaks it down into real mysteries that make you want to keep reading. It's short enough that even reluctant readers can power through it, but smart enough that kids who already love astronomy will pick up new stuff too. The critical thinking angle is baked in naturally, so it feels more like solving puzzles than doing homework. Parents will appreciate that it's educational without being preachy, and kids will like that it treats them like someone who can handle cool, complex ideas. Pair it with a hands-on project like building a simple solar oven, and you've got a whole afternoon of fun built around one little book.