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Bill sheds light on solar flares, eclipses, sunspots, fusion, and solar energy, and visits an enormous solar energy farm outside Sacramento, California, to demonstrate how the sun is the source of energy for all living things on Earth.

Describes the planet Uranus's position in the solar system, size, rotation, surface, moons, and rings.

Provides an account of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 during which astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon, and includes background on the U.

Simple text and photographs show how rulers and odometers measure length and distance and why this information is important in our everyday lives.

Simple text and photographs show how liquids are measured and why this information is important in our everyday lives.

Simple text and photographs show how clocks and calendars measure time and why this information is important in our everyday lives.

Describes how tsunamis are formed and the destruction they create, and examines the effects of the December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean that devastated the coastal areas of southern Asia.

Explores the history of dragsters including what parts are on them and why they use a parachute to stop.

Explores the history of hot rods including their unique parts and why they have shiny chrome parts.

Provides information about the history of lowriders and depicts their unique paint jobs, fancy designs, and interiors.

"Engaging images accompany information about stock cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text describe the planet Jupiter, its place in the solar system, what it looks like, its moons, and what it is made of.

Photographs and simple text describe the planet Mars, its place in the solar system, what it looks like, and what it is made of.

Photographs and simple text describe the planet Mercury, its place in the solar system, its size, and what it is made of.

Photographs and simple text describe the planet Neptune, its place in the solar system, its size, and its moons.