moon

An illustrated exploration of the moon that discusses phases, eclipses, tides, the lunar landscape, the space race, exploration, manned spaceflight, and more.

Examines the size and make up of the moon, its craters, seas, and mountains, the phases and changes of the moon, gravity, tides, and other interesting facts about it.

Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.

Color photos and diagrams fill this overview of the moon, which describes its surface, how it was formed, myths about it, and the history of moon research. Also includes a glossary and further-reading list.

Describes what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time and presents an overview of the Apollo space program.

A basic introduction to Earth's closest neighbor, its composition, and man's missions to it. Illustrated with photographs of the moon taken in space.

A retelling of a traditional Native American tale in which the Spirit that made animals and people falls in love with a Woman Spirit who becomes the Moon he carries through the sky every night.

A simple introduction to the physical features, orbit, and efforts to explore the Earth's moon.

In a question-and-answer format, this book describes characteristics of the different planets, the sun, the moon, the stars, and outer space.

Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.