Why is the Moon not a planet?
By: Alix Wood
Series: The galaxy guides
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781499408461; 9781499408447
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Force and energy; Gravity
Description: "What's the difference between a planet and a moon? What exactly is a planet? How did the moon form and how does it affect Earth? This book explores one of our most familiar nighttime sights, the moon. Readers will love discovering the answers to these often-asked questions. Easy-to-understand diagrams and fact-filled text help explain concepts in an age-appropriate and fun way. Hands-on science projects let readers complete their own engaging experiments, while sidebars add useful information to give readers a well-rounded and memorable reading experience"--Provided by the publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: What is the Moon?; title: What is a planet?; title: How does the Moon affect earth?; title: Why does the Moon change shape?; title: Why do we only see one side of the Moon?; title: Why does the Moon sometimes turn orange?; title: Do other planets have moons?; title: Could Earth have more than one moon?; title: Why is the Moon out in the daytime?; title: How did we get to walk on the Moon?; title: Could we live on the Moon?; title: Can we learn about Earth from the Moon?; title: Galaxy quiz; title: Glossary; title: Further information; title: Index and answers.