How long will the sun last? / by Michael Sabatino.
| Author/creator | Sabatino, Michael author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2014. |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Space mysteries Space mysteries. ^A1265323 |
| Contents | The Giving Sun -- One of Many -- A Long Time Ago -- Star Seeds -- What's the Matter? -- Gas Guzzlers -- Under Pressure -- The Main Stage -- Pump Up the Volume -- Home Is Where the Heat Is -- We Are Made of Stardust -- One Cool Sun -- Our Sun, Our World. |
| Abstract | Our sun is our constant companion, giving us a seemingly endless supply of light, heat, and energy. But it will have an end. Like all stars, the sun had a beginning, and it will die, too. This book details how this will happen and the likely effects the sun's end will have on Earth. Readers learn how gravity and nuclear fusion work together in the birth and death of stars. This captivating glimpse into the far, far future will awe enthusiasts of astronomy. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| LCCN | 2013655161 |
| ISBN | 9781433992230 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 143399223X |
| ISBN | 1433992248 |
| ISBN | 9781433992247 |
| ISBN | 9781433992254 (6-pack) |
| ISBN | 1433992256 (6-pack) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 523.7 SA133H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |