The sun's energy makes life possible on Earth, but how? Readers of this dynamic book take a trip to the sun to see how it generates power and exactly what it is made of. They'll learn about the life cycle of a star, be introduced to flares and other solar features, and discover how much longer our sun will burn. Budding scientists will love the beautiful photographs and images as well as fascinating solar facts provided by accessible text, fun fact boxes, and interesting captions.