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The Sun
Take young readers on a space journey, teaching them about the wonders of our universe. With simple text and powerful images, these books are sure to inspire young astronomers The series explores and supports the standard "The Physical Setting: The Universe," as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.
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First published January 1, 2002
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Martha E.H. Rustad
376 books25 followersMartha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than one hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from snowflakes to termites to Ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.
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November 8, 2017
1. This book has not received any awards to date.
2. This book is appropriate for kindergarten-2nd grade
3. The book is a nonfiction book about all different facts about the sun. It discusses what the sun does for earth and why we need the sun. It also talks a little about what space is and how the sun plays a vital role in our solar system.
4. This book had very simple sentences which I thought was great for both younger and older children because it discusses more complicated science terms in child appropriate language. There was a mixture of pictures, as well as colorful diagrams, which help grab a student's attention. I also liked that the words were in a large font but centered on the opposite page of any picture which created a less overwhelming appearance.
5. Two in-class uses for this book:
-Create a chart of how many days we can see the sun versus how many days we can not
-Children can create a solar system for their classroom with their own planets that reflect their personalities
2. This book is appropriate for kindergarten-2nd grade
3. The book is a nonfiction book about all different facts about the sun. It discusses what the sun does for earth and why we need the sun. It also talks a little about what space is and how the sun plays a vital role in our solar system.
4. This book had very simple sentences which I thought was great for both younger and older children because it discusses more complicated science terms in child appropriate language. There was a mixture of pictures, as well as colorful diagrams, which help grab a student's attention. I also liked that the words were in a large font but centered on the opposite page of any picture which created a less overwhelming appearance.
5. Two in-class uses for this book:
-Create a chart of how many days we can see the sun versus how many days we can not
-Children can create a solar system for their classroom with their own planets that reflect their personalities
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January 1, 2025This book only has 28 pages!!!
February 28, 2016
The interesting book "The Sun" by Martha E.H. Rustad talks about how the sun is the closest star to our earth. The sun is the most importing thing for our planet, it makes up our earth, it gives us our vitamin D. The sun also gives us light during the day and helps us for our food (crops etc..). It warms us up, because if there was no sun we would freeze to death. As one can see, the sun is a great part in our living.
The reader has chosen these three questions to answer: 'Why did the author write this book? How do you know?' 'Explain why the topic of this book important.' 'How do you think the author feels about the topic? Explain.'. First, the reader thinks the author wrote this book because she is interested in the topic in general and hey want to explain it to others who are curious. The reader nows because she explains it very well which show how passionate the author is about this topic. Second, The topic of this book is very important because the sun makes up our earth and it is important that people know how much the sun is needed. Last, as the reader said in the first answer, the author is very interested in this topic because she shows her passion for the sun in her writing. As one can see, the reader was able to answer all the three questions asked.
I decided to recommend this book to future scientists, middle schoolers and some advanced lower schoolers for many reasons. First, future scientists would love to read this book because it is a book who talks about the sun so it would be great for children who want to study about this topic in the future. Second, some middle schoolers would like this book mostly to those who are studying the sun. Last, maybe advanced lower schooler readers would like this book because it is not too hard and at the same time not too easy which would be great, also I remember when I was in elementary school I always had questions about the sun and this book might answer their questions if they have any. As one can see, this book would be great for many people.
The reader has chosen these three questions to answer: 'Why did the author write this book? How do you know?' 'Explain why the topic of this book important.' 'How do you think the author feels about the topic? Explain.'. First, the reader thinks the author wrote this book because she is interested in the topic in general and hey want to explain it to others who are curious. The reader nows because she explains it very well which show how passionate the author is about this topic. Second, The topic of this book is very important because the sun makes up our earth and it is important that people know how much the sun is needed. Last, as the reader said in the first answer, the author is very interested in this topic because she shows her passion for the sun in her writing. As one can see, the reader was able to answer all the three questions asked.
I decided to recommend this book to future scientists, middle schoolers and some advanced lower schoolers for many reasons. First, future scientists would love to read this book because it is a book who talks about the sun so it would be great for children who want to study about this topic in the future. Second, some middle schoolers would like this book mostly to those who are studying the sun. Last, maybe advanced lower schooler readers would like this book because it is not too hard and at the same time not too easy which would be great, also I remember when I was in elementary school I always had questions about the sun and this book might answer their questions if they have any. As one can see, this book would be great for many people.
September 8, 2016
4.5 stars
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October 25, 2017“The Sun” by Martha E.H Rustad
Awards received: none
Appropriate grade levels: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Summary: The book is a nonfiction book about all different facts about the sun. It discusses what the sun does for earth as well. It also talks a little about what space is and what role the run plays in our solar system.
Review: This book had very simple sentences which I thought was great for older children too because it discusses some more complicated science terms. There was a mixture of pictures as well as colorful diagrams which I feel would grasp a students attention. I also liked that the words were big but centered on the opposite page of the pictures which I found less overwhelming.
Use in the classroom:
Create a compare and contrast days where the sun is out and days when it is cloudy
Children can create their own sun as well as other planets and the planets can orbit the sun. Can sing “Mr.Sun” for extra silliness.
Discuss harder vocabulary in the book
Awards received: none
Appropriate grade levels: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Summary: The book is a nonfiction book about all different facts about the sun. It discusses what the sun does for earth as well. It also talks a little about what space is and what role the run plays in our solar system.
Review: This book had very simple sentences which I thought was great for older children too because it discusses some more complicated science terms. There was a mixture of pictures as well as colorful diagrams which I feel would grasp a students attention. I also liked that the words were big but centered on the opposite page of the pictures which I found less overwhelming.
Use in the classroom:
Create a compare and contrast days where the sun is out and days when it is cloudy
Children can create their own sun as well as other planets and the planets can orbit the sun. Can sing “Mr.Sun” for extra silliness.
Discuss harder vocabulary in the book
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