Mysteries of Moons and Moon Phases

by Ellen Labrecque

Overview

Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven’t been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter’s 63 moons to the features of Earth’s moon.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977146588
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Solving Space's Mysteries
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Ellen Labrecque is the author of more than 100 nonfiction children's books. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two kids. She has the best writing partner in the world—her dog Oscar. An avid reader and runner, Ellen is a morning person. On most days, she is up before the sun.

Table of Contents

The Power of the Moon 4

The Moon's Orbit 10

Shape-Shifter 14

The Way of the Tide 20

Other Moons 24

The Future of the Moon 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Taps into children's natural curiosity about space; Space continues to be a hot topic because of conversation around climate change, technology advancements, and space exploration; Carefully leveled, high-interest text paired with beautiful photos; Ties to Next Generation Science Standards