Far-Out Guide to the Moon

by Mary Kay Carson, Library Association Staff

Overview

Earth has many satellites, but the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Spacecraft and astronauts have visited the Moon to learn more about it. From the Apollo missions to the most current robotic spacecraft, this book highlights our adventures in studying our neighbor in space.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766031890
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/16/2010
Series:	Far-Out Guide to the Solar System Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Where did the Moon Come From? 10

Moon at a Glance 22

Fast Facts about the Moon 23

Moon Timeline of Exploration and Discovery 26

Chapter 2 Looking for Lunar Ice 29

Chapter 3 What's Next for the Moon? 36

Words to Know 44

Find out More and Get Updates 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

These books pack a lot of current information into a few pages. Starting with ideas on the beginnings of the various heavenly bodies, they move to what we already know and then on to future exploration. Color illustrations abound, and each title includes quick facts. There seems to be a resurgence of interest in space exploration, so books on that topic are likely to be popular. Sentence length is fairly short, making for easy reading. Most students will be able to read one of these books in a night or two. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index., Library Media Connection August/September 2011

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