☀️ Let’s Explore the Sun! The Star of the Solar System ☀️
Have you ever felt the warm sunshine on your face and wondered…
What is the Sun, really? 🌞
The Sun isn’t just a bright light in the sky — it’s a giant, glowing ball of energy that makes life on Earth possible!
Let’s blast off and learn more 🚀
☀️ What Is the Sun?
The Sun is a star — a HUGE star — sitting right at the center of our solar system. All the planets, including Earth, travel around it.
The Sun gives us:
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🌞 Light to see
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🌡️ Heat to stay warm
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🌱 Energy for plants to grow
Without the Sun, Earth would be dark, cold, and lifeless!
📝 Where Does the Word “Sun” Come From?
The word “sun” comes from a very old word, sunne, used by people long ago to describe the bright object that rises every morning.
People have always known how important the Sun is — that’s why many ancient cultures even told stories and myths about it!
🌟 Fun Facts About the Sun
🔥 The Sun is so big that over one million Earths could fit inside it
🌞 It’s about 93 million miles away from Earth
⏱️ Sunlight takes about 8 minutes to reach us
🌡️ The surface of the Sun is about 10,000°F — that’s HOT!
☀️ The Sun is made mostly of hydrogen and helium
🕶️ Never look directly at the Sun — it can hurt your eyes!
Even though it looks calm, the Sun is full of bubbling, swirling energy!
🧠 Mini Sun Quiz!
1. Is the Sun a planet or a star?
A) Planet
B) Star
2. About how long does it take sunlight to reach Earth?
A) 8 seconds
B) 8 minutes
C) 8 hours
3. True or False: The Sun helps plants grow.
Answers:
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B 2) B 3) True ✅
You’re officially a Sun expert! 🌟
🚀 A Sun Adventure Is Coming…
What if you had to travel to the Sun?
In Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures, that’s exactly what happens.
In Book Four: Amelia, the Snapperjacks and the Molten Maze, Amelia and her friend Uglesnoo head to the hottest place in the solar system ☀️🔥
Uglesnoo is a friendly alien from Pluto who accidentally ends up on Earth — wrapped as a birthday present for Amelia’s 8th birthday! 🎁👽
That night, he reveals the truth: his sister is very sick, and only a powerful repelling crystal can save her.
To earn the crystal, Uglesnoo must travel to:
🌙 the Moon
☀️ the Sun
and every planet in the solar system
He has only two weeks — and he can’t do it alone.
The Sun holds one of the most dangerous challenges yet… the Molten Maze, home to the mysterious Snapperjacks.
Will Amelia go with him?
Can she face the heat, the fear, and the maze?
☀️ The adventure continues…
✨ Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures blends real space facts with imagination, courage, and friendship — perfect for curious readers ages 6–10.
Stay tuned for more updates as Author Evonne Blanchard works on Amelia, the Snapperjacks and the Molten Maze!
Ready for the next adventure? 🚀🌞
Next post: Fun facts about the planet Mars.
Evonne Blanchard is the author of, Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace, Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage and Amelia, the Merballs and the Emerald Cannon. These are the first three books in Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures. The author is currently working on the fourth book in the series, Amelia, the Snapperjacks and the Molten Maze. Preview the books here!
Ever wondered if aliens exist? What if one needed your help? Would you travel into outer space? For the adventures…of a lifetime!
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When is a present not a present? When it’s a friendly purple alien called Uglesnoo, from Pluto! Uglesnoo needs to leave right away for the Moon. Uglesnoo also desperately needs Amelia’s help. Should Amelia venture into outer Space?
“Appealing Illustrations combine with lots of text to make this a great read for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The story is imaginative and fun…and a perfect book to stretch my oldest in his independent reading with something fun to keep his attention.” —Beautiful Books for Children
Book Two: Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage
Uglesnoo needs Amelia’s help. His sister is very sick. The only cure is a repelling crystal from Neptune. With his Earthling friend, Amelia, they must continue their quest. More items are needed to buy the crystal. But Venus is full of danger and angry aliens. Are Uglesnoo and Amelia in over their heads?
“A lively sequel offers a sure-handed blend of fantasy, humor, adventure, and an ingenious heroine.” Kirkus Reviews
5/5 star rating! “Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage is a wonderful children’s book that will allow your kids to get started in the Sci-Fi genre… The story is intriguing and well thought out. All in all, the author did a great job of creating an engaging story that kept my kids interested. We are definitely looking forward to the next book!”- Examiner.com
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Book Three: Amelia, the Merballs and the Emerald Cannon
Amelia and Uglesnoo land on Mercury. They meet the Merballs, the friendly aliens that live there. All goes well until an asteroid hits their planet. Amelia and Uglesnoo find themselves in deep trouble. How will they convince the Merballs of their innocence? And how will they manage to collect the flying shoes, escape Mercury and continue their quest to save Uglesnoo’s sister?
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“Adventure, inventiveness, and humor merge in this quirky, appealing tale.” —Kirkus Reviews.
“…This third book is even more original, fun and creative! With aliens, different planets, a good dose of humor and excellent storytelling that is age-appropriate, this is one of the best kids series out there. The illustrations are pretty fun too and fit the story well.” —I Heart Reading
Amelia's Amazing Space Adventures 
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