The Sun

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"A young scientist's guide to the sun and other stars, including how they interact with other elements in the universe a... (more)

"A young scientist's guide to the sun and other stars, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"-- (less)

"In this book, readers are introduced to the Sun."-- (more)

"In this book, readers are introduced to the Sun."-- (less)

"Introduces the reader to the sun."-- (more)

"Introduces the reader to the sun."-- (less)

"Book introduces the reader to the sun"--Provided by publisher. (more)

"Book introduces the reader to the sun"--Provided by publisher. (less)

Narrated by the Universe, tells about the sun and how it affects life here Earth. (more)

Narrated by the Universe, tells about the sun and how it affects life here Earth. (less)

Offers readers a captivating look into the sun, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter inclu... (more)

Offers readers a captivating look into the sun, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. -- (less)

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"Introduces the reader to the sun."-- (more)

"Introduces the reader to the sun."-- (less)

The final portrait in a series on the lives of dictators by Alexander Sokurov, The sun is a re-imagining of Emperor Hiro... (more)

The final portrait in a series on the lives of dictators by Alexander Sokurov, The sun is a re-imagining of Emperor Hirohito's final days in power during the waning days of WWII. Hirohito wanders through his palace in a child-like state of denial. But reality soon intrudes as American soldiers overrun his manicured gardens and visions of Hiroshima invade his dreams. No longer a God among men, Hirohito is forced accept the terms of the occupation and, even more dramatically, the renunciation of his divinity ... " Staggering and brilliant. " - Keith Uhlich, Time out NY. (less)

Chronicles the events leading up to Emperor Hirohito's momentous speech, the historic renunciation of his divine status,... (more)

Chronicles the events leading up to Emperor Hirohito's momentous speech, the historic renunciation of his divine status, and his meetings with General Douglas MacArthur, the commander-in-chief of the occupying American forces, who advises his own president not to declare the Japanese leader a war criminal. (less)