The moon
Title:
The moon
Author:
Taylor-Butler, Christine.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2014.
Physical Description:
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Summary:
Human beings first set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, marking one of the most important events in the history of space exploration. Since then, scientists have continued to learn more about Earth's sole natural satellite. Readers will learn what it is like to walk on the surface of the moon and what role the satellite plays in the solar system. They will also find out how scientists first began studying the moon and how they are continuing their exploration today.
Language:
English
Contents:
Satellite in the sky -- Craters and highlands -- The big truth -- Tugging on the Earth -- Light and shadow -- A giant leap forward -- Modern lunar missions -- True statistics -- Resources -- Important words -- Index.
ISBN:
9780531211540
9780531253601
9781480653078
Format :
Book
