The moon book / by Gail Gibbons.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Holiday House, [2019]Edition: Fourth editionDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780823443246
- 0823443248
- 9780823443239
- 082344323X
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 523.3 G441 | Available | 33111009357498 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 523.3 G441 | Available | 33111009162054 | ||||
Children's Book | Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | 523.3 G441 | Available | 33111008235943 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
"New and updated" -- cover.
"Explore the world with Gail Gibbons"--Cover.
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.