The moon
By: Christine Taylor-Butler
Series: A true book; True book
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780531211540; 9780531253601; 9781480653078
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Moon
Description: Human beings first set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, marking one of the most important events in the history of space exploration. Since then, scientists have continued to learn more about Earth's sole natural satellite. Readers will learn what it is like to walk on the surface of the moon and what role the satellite plays in the solar system. They will also find out how scientists first began studying the moon and how they are continuing their exploration today.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Table of contents: title: Satellite in the sky; title: Preserved over time; title: The big truth: Phases of the moon : the moon changes shape, but it's just an optical illusion; title: Tugging on the Earth; title: A giant leap forward; title: Modern lunar missions; title: True statistics; title: Important words.