Product details
- ISBN 9780241529065
- Weight: 724g
- Dimensions: 237 x 290mm
- Publication Date: 03 Nov 2022
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
- Age Group: Ages 7-9
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Discover the mysteries of Earth's closest neighbour in this incredible guide to the Moon.
This charming moon book for kids is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about every aspect of the moon. The Moon features breakdowns of the Moon's formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA's Apollo missions, the Moon's effect on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more!
This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year olds to the moon's past, present, and future through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible kids' space book is perfect for space lovers everywhere.
Explore this wonderful book about the moon, featuring:
- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams
- Stunning dreamy illustrations, making this title a perfect space gift, as well as a solid reference book
- Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals
- The entire subject of the Moon - including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA's Apollo missions, its effect on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, plenty of recent scientific discoveries, and more!
Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect space book for kids.
Dr Sanlyn Buxner has worked in space science education and public outreach at the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) since 1996, conducting curriculum development, teacher workshops, and summer camps. She also teaches science and research methodology courses at the University of Arizona.
Dr Pamela Gay is an astronomer, podcaster, and writer, best known as the co-host of astronomy podcast Astronomy Cast, and for her citizen science astronomy projects. She is a senior scientist at PSI and has also appeared on various US television documentaries.
Dr Georgiana Kramer is a planetary geologist at PSI. She specialises in the Moon, studying its composition, structure, and evolution, and how safely enable a human presence on the Moon. She too is passionate about sharing space science with the public and gives talks at schools, museums, and events.
