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2) Moon
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72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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English
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A guide to the Moon discusses its physical characteristics, relationship to the Earth, and the history of human reactions to and exploration of it.
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72 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers 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 full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--
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English
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Readers discover the difference between natural and human-made satellites in this entertaining volume. The narrative reveals fun facts about various moons in the Earth's solar system, such as Earth's moon and how it might have been formed, the moons of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and those of the dwarf planet Pluto. It also explains the terms "orbit," "spin," "rotation," and "eclipse." The volume provides "Think About It" boxes to...
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Physical Desc
1 unpaged volume : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
Description
The moon holds fascination for kids of all ages, as it is one of the few celestial objects we can see with the naked eye. Students can easily observe its phases and rotation in order to understand the Earth-Sun-Moon system. In a two-tiered format designed for early learning, Gerald Fierst marries poetic imagery with fascinating expository text to create a compelling introduction to the calendar s full moon names.
15) The moon
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23 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: The Sun, The Moon, The Planets and The Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy discovering what lies in the darkness beyond.
16) The moon
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32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
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English
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Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 x 32 cm
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English
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Released in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this nonfiction picture book offers a step-by-step explanation of how the Apollo 11 spacecraft worked, as told by a young enthusiast. Includes glossary.
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Español
Description
"If you were the moon, what would you do? You'd spin like a twilight ballerina and play dodgeball with space rocks! Find out more in this lyrical list poem accompanied by stunning illustrations."--
Si fueras la luna, ¿qué harías? ¡Girarías como una bailarina del crepúsculo y jugarías dodgeball con rocas espaciales! Descubre más en este poema lírico acompañado de impresionantes ilustraciones.
19) Moon landings
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63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Sit back, buckle up, and prepare to blast off on an amazing adventure. Read about the history of lunar exploration and how people made their way to the Moon."--
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"From Neil Armstrong's first small step to Gene Cernan's last footprint, award-winning author Suzanne Slade captures the experiences of the twelve astronauts who walked on the moon. The book reveals how the Apollo moon missions (1969-1972) built upon one another and unveiled important new discoveries about our nearest neighbor in space."--
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