| Our Moon: New Discoveries about Earth's Closest Companion Contributor(s): Scott, Elaine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0547483945 ISBN-13: 9780547483948 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries |
| Dewey: 523.3 |
| LCCN: 2015006855 |
| Lexile Measure: 1280 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 10.2" W x 10.1" (1.30 lbs) 72 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 180657 Reading Level: 7.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since the dawn of human existence, people have gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the moon. Here the veteran nonfiction author Elaine Scott skillfully presents a wealth of captivating, kid-friendly information, covering everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon and should find a home on every curious child's bookshelf. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index. |
Contributor Bio(s): Scott, Elaine: - Elaine Scott is often praised for making complicated scientific concepts accessible for young readers. She is the author of Our Moon: New Discoveries About Earth's Closest Companion, Space, Stars, and the Beginning of Time, and many other books on space and other topics. She lives in Houston, Texas. Visit her online at elainescott.com. |