The Moon

The Moon is part of an updated series that explores our solar system.
Students will discover fascinating facts about the Moon and find answers to questions like:
What are they grey patches we see on the Moon?
What is the Moon made of and how did it form?
Is there sound on the Moon?
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the earth?
What happens in a lunar eclipse?
Who was the first person to step on the moon?

It is part of a series making astronomy accessible to students. It contains up-to-date scientific information. captivating photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read text.

Contents:
Discovering the Moon
Moon and Solar System
Moon from Earth
Exploring the Moon
Moon Fact Summary
Glossary
Index

Special features:

fact summaries
fun fact boxes interspersed throughout containing additional fascinating information
a listing of relevant websites