Science Behind Wonders of Sun: Sun Dogs, Lunar Eclipses, and Green Flash

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The Sun gives life to our planet, but it also produces some amazing phenomena. From sun dogs and green flash to solar flares and sunspots, The Science Behind Wonders of the Sun looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur.

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Providing scientific explanations for familiar and unusual natural phenomena, these books will intrigue most readers. . . .Appropriate photos accompany the explanatory texts. Useful choices to extend basic coverage of natural phenomena offered in other sources.-- "School Library Journal"

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Suzanne Garbe has been writing for fun ever since elementary school, when she wrote a series of mystery stories starring her two best friends. Now, as an adult, she's the author of several children's books as well as published essays about her life experiences. She is currently writing a memoir about her experiences living and teaching in Burkina Faso, West Africa, where she spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. In addition to writing, Kara loves traveling, camping, teaching, and eating international food. She grew up in Virginia, but now lives in Minnesota with her husband, two stepsons, and a lot of houseplants.