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Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered...

• What lies beyond the clouds?
• How does the sun rise and set?

• Why do stars shine at night?
• Why does it get dark and light again?
• How do we know directions like north, south, east, and west?

If you're curious, get ready for a fun adventure to learn all about the amazing world around us!

The Sky Above Us

Morning Sky vs. Night Sky

Day and Night Sky

• When you wake up in the morning, the sky looks bright and blue because the sun is shining and giving us light and warmth.

• At night, the sky turns dark. You can see the moon, which changes shape every few days (these are called moon phases), and stars that twinkle like tiny lights.

Did You Know?
Some stars form special patterns in the sky. These patterns are called constellations.

Constellation

Different Weather in the Sky

• On a sunny day, the sky is clear and the sun shines brightly.
• On a cloudy or rainy day, the sky turns grey or dark, and the sun hides behind the clouds.
• Sometimes, we even see a rainbow after the rain when sunlight passes through water drops in the air.Weather

Our Solar System

Our solar system is like a big family with the sun and eight planets. One Sun is the star at the center and eight planets go around (revolve) the sun.

Solar System

• The Sun: The Sun is the biggest member of our solar system family.  It keeps us warm and gives light so plants can grow.

Sun

• The planets are:
  1. Mercury
  2. Venus
  3. Earth
  4. Mars
  5. Jupiter
  6. Saturn
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune. 

Plantes

• Earth is special because it's the only one we know that has life.

Fun Fact:
Some planets are rocky, like Earth and Mars, while others are gassy, like Jupiter and Saturn!

Why Do We Have Day and Night?

Rotation of Earth

The Earth spins like a top. This is called rotation.

Rotation of Earth causes Day and Night

• It takes 24 hours to complete one full spin.
• When your part of the Earth faces the Sun, it is day.
• When it is turned away, it is night.

Revolution Around the Sun

The Earth also moves around the Sun in a big circle. This is called revolution.

Revolution of Earth

• It takes about 365 days (1 year) to go all the way around the Sun.
• This is how we get seasons — summer, winter, spring, and autumn.

Directions

• North
• South
• East
• West

The Four Directions

To find directions:

• In the morning, face the rising Sun — that’s East.
• Behind you is West.
• Your left hand points to North, and your right hand points to South.

Did You Know?

• A tool called a compass helps people find directions.
• Maps also show directions using an arrow pointing north.

The World is Full of Wonders!

Our Earth is a beautiful planet. It has:
Earth

• Air to breathe
• Water to drink
• Plants and animals all around
• Mountains, rivers, forests, and oceans to explore

The more we look, the more we discover. So, stay curious, keep asking questions, and explore the world around you!

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