To better demonstrate basic concepts, the books contain a number of fun hands on activities for the kids to try out. With this book and a small telescope, kids can explore the moon, looking for particular features that are most interesting. Illustrations help the kids identify the features. The book teaches the history and geology of the moon as if it were an exciting mystery unfolding. This book takes topics like the Earth's tilt and orbit and makes them a fun concept which is easy to learn because the material is presented so well.
Kids can construct a basic sundial from well written instructions.
There are also some additional activities using a globe which help teach the concepts of Daylight Saving's time, latitude and longitude, time zones and lunar motion. This book is truly a time honored classic which provides a different celestial object to view for every night of the year. For the action oriented space cadet, you might want to consider the Micro Machines National Geographic Collection. Figurines include moon explorers and space pioneers. There is a Saturn V moon rocket and launch pad and all of them can be stored in a space helmet shaped carrying case.