The sun shines bright over our planet. It gives plants and animals life. And it might be the answer to life on Earth lasting even longer.

STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and energy experts have been working to think of ways to harness the sun’s power. Learn about all the ways the sun has aided technological advances in the past, and how it plays a part in our future.

Readers get an up-close look at what the most brilliant minds in science are doing. And an activity and discussion questions challenge students to think into the future themselves.