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The Moon

Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour
Series: Space Explorers
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The Moon by Dr. Sanlyn Buxner, Dr. Pamela Gay, and Dr. Georgiana Kramer, is an engaging children's book that takes young readers on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of the Moon. It presents captivating facts and colourful illustrations, offering insights into the Moon's phases, lunar exploration, and its importance in the solar system, all while fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about space.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you have a young stargazer in your life who's curious about space and the moon's mysteries. With engaging content crafted by experienced scientists, it offers a fun and informative journey through the lunar landscapes, sparking both learning and imagination.

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The Moon

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An exciting reference book for children aged 7-9 that covers every aspect of the Moon This incredible guide to the Moon takes 7 to 9 year olds through its past, present, and future through amazing photographs, illustrations, and fascinating information. The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about Earth's closest neighbour, The Moon covers the entire subject in thrilling detail. Featuring 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, its place in our mythology, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more. Packed with eye-popping facts and photography, this is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Boasting up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, combined with bold illustrations, info panels, timelines, and diagrams that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.

Series: Space Explorers

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241529065

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 724g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Dr Sanyln 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.

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