| The Moon Book New, Updated Edition Contributor(s): Gibbons, Gail (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823443248 ISBN-13: 9780823443246 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
| Dewey: 523.3 |
| Lexile Measure: 740 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.1" W x 10.2" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An up-to-date, clear and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from the the award-winning author of science books for children. Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this simple, introductory book includes information on how the moon affects the oceans' tides, why the same side of the moon always faces earth, why we have eclipses, and more. This newly revised edition, available in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more. Using her signature combination of colorful, clear illustrations and accessible text, Gail Gibbons reinforces important vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers. Legends about the moon, trivia, and facts about the moon landing are also included. |