The Moon

Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour

The Moon
Dr Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, Georgiana Kramer
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NZ$ 35.00
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NZ$ 28.00
Hardback
h286 x 232mm - 80pg
3 Nov 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780241529065
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An exciting reference book for children aged 7-9 that covers every aspect of the MoonThis 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.
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.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780241529065
Published: 3 Nov 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Format: Hardback
Height: 286mm
Width: 232mm
Pages: 80

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