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Book

Our moon : new discoveries about Earth's closest companion

Call Number

  • J 523.3 SCOT (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Boston : Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2016]

Physical Description

72 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Audience

Ages 9-12.

Summary

"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--

Contents

  • Mapping the moon
  • Earth's sister
  • Earth's attic
  • The moon rocks
  • Racing to the moon.

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