Our Moon

Our Moon
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780544750586
ISBN-13 : 0544750586
Rating : 4/5 (586 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Our Moon by : Elaine Scott

Download or read book Our Moon written by Elaine Scott and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated book for young readers explores our fascination with the moon from ancient lunar theories to the Apollo 11 landing and beyond. Since the dawn of human existence, people have gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the moon. In Our Moon, Elaine Scott presents a concise history of what the moon has meant to humanity over the centuries, from ancient lunar legends and theories to the revolutionary discoveries of Galileo. She then shares a wealth of captivating, kid-friendly overview of what we know about the moon today. Scott 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 stunning, full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. A glossary, bibliography, and index are included.


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