Includes bibliographical references ( p. 64) and index.

Where is the sun? -- How big is the sun? -- How hot is the sun? -- Where does the sun's energy come from -- What makes up the sun? -- What is the sun's atmosphere like? -- What types of events happen within the sun's atmosphere -- How do scientists on earth study the sun? -- How do scientists study the sun in space? -- How old is the sun and when might it burn out? -- What is a star? -- How far away are the stars? -- What do stars look like? -- How big are stars? -- What makes up stars? -- Why do stars shine? -- How are stars classified? -- How hot are stars? -- How old are the stars? -- What kind of star is the sun? -- What is a red giant? -- What are a white dwarf and a black dwarf? -- What is a supernova? -- What is a neutron star? -- What is a black hole? -- What are binary stars? -- What is a brown dwarf? -- How do stars and groups of stars get their names? -- Fun facts about the sun and stars.

"Introduction to the un and other stars, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.