The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
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Guess what? The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. So why does the Sun get to be the center of attention? Because it’s the star of the Earth's solar system. Based on the children's book by Nick Seluk.
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Runtime: 14 minutes 55 seconds
- Topic: Literature, Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Children's Literature, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: Ps - 3
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Weston Woods Studios
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