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Our moon : new discoveries about Earth's closest companion

by Scott, Elaine, 1940-

Format: Print Book 2015
Availability: Available at 19 Libraries 19 of 21 copies

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Summary

Since the dawn of human existence, people have gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the moon. Here the veteran nonfiction author Elaine Scott skillfully presents a wealth of captivating, kid-friendly information, covering everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon and should find a home on every curious child's bookshelf. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index.

Contents
Mapping the moon
Earth's sister
Earth's attic
The moon rocks
Racing to the moon.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "This large-format book discusses aspects of the moon and how our understanding of it has changed over centuries of observation, exploration, and discovery. After an introduction that references ancient astronomical sites and moon legends, the first four chapters look at the history of moon study, the formation of Earth's sister, what the moon can tell us about our planet, and what scientists have learned from moon rocks. The discoveries alluded to in the subtitle are discussed in the final chapter and include the moon's thin, fragile atmosphere and the presence of water molecules in lunar soil. References to the Apollo missions appear throughout. Sidebars and single-page or double-page features carry content such as Quick Moon Facts, the phases of the moon, and Astronauts as Geologists. The illustrations include archival maps and portraits, as well as artists' conceptions of scenes in space, and many photos. Broader in focus, more detailed, and more up-to-date than most children's books on the subject, this well-designed volume will be a useful addition to astronomy collections.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2015 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Publisher's Weekly Review: "Scott (Buried Alive!) provides an approachable guide to our planet's sole (natural) satellite, invoking human and planetary history, cultural lore, and scientific discoveries from across the centuries. After efficiently charting the lunar theories and studies of Anaxagoras, Harriot, Galileo, and others, Scott moves on to more recent history (including the 1969 Apollo 11 mission), extremely ancient events (the "giant impact theory" behind the moon's formation), and the possibilities introduced by current and future research (such as the 21st-century confirmation of the presence of water on the moon, as well as a "thin and fragile" atmosphere). Color and b&w photographs, sidebars on topics that include logical reasoning and helio- and geocentric views of the universe, an extensive glossary, and suggested external resources augment Scott's presentation of how human understanding of the moon has changed, and continues to do so. Ages 10-12. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
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Additional Information
Subjects Space flight to the moon -- Juvenile literature.
Space flight to the moon.
Moon -- Juvenile literature.
Moon -- Exploration -- Juvenile literature.
Earth (Planet) -- Juvenile literature.
Moon.
Moon -- Exploration.
Earth (Planet).
Publisher Boston :Clarion Books,2015
Audience Ages 9-12.
Language English
Description 72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index.
ISBN 9780547483948
0547483945
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