Our Big Hot Sun

The Sun is a giant star. It is very, very hot. It gives us light and warmth every day. Without the Sun, our planet Earth would be a very cold, dark place. Plants need the Sun to grow. Animals need plants to eat. So, the Sun helps all living things. Did you know the Sun is much bigger than Earth? Many, many Earths could fit inside the Sun. It looks small from here because it is very far away. The Sun is like a giant, glowing ball in the sky. It helps make summer days bright and warm for playing outside.