The Moon Book (New & Updated Edition) - Couverture souple

Gibbons, Gail

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ISBN 10 : 082344323X ISBN 13 : 9780823443239

Editeur : Holiday House, 2019

Synopsis

An up-to-date, clear and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from the the award-winning author of science books for children.

Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this simple, introductory book includes information on how the moon affects the oceans' tides, why the same side of the moon always faces earth, why we have eclipses, and more.

This newly revised edition, available in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more.

Using her signature combination of colorful, clear illustrations and accessible text, Gail Gibbons reinforces important vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers. Legends about the moon, trivia, and facts about the moon landing are also included.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Holiday House
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 082344323X
• ISBN 13: 9780823443239
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible