About this item
There are trillions of stars in the universe, but we rely on our sun to provide (or contribute to) most of what we need to survive and thrive: heat, light, plants, animals, wind, and water. Complete with fun, cartoon illustrations, Robert Wells's new book gives kids plenty of information about our sun in an easy-to-read and digest format. By focusing on the needs of an elephant, Wells makes clear just how important the sun is to life on Earth.
About the Author
Robert E. Wells (Robert Ernest Wells) was born in Pasadena, CA in 1940. In the 90s, he began to put words and pictures into the form of children's books, and now in the new century he continues to do so. In 1993 he wrote and illustrated his first book, "Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There is? ". Other books include "What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew? " (Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children, 1996) , "What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah? ", and his latest book, "Why Do Elephants Need the Sun? ". Many of his books have been translated into various other languages.He and his wife Karen live just outside of Wenatchee, Washington.
