The Moon (Spinning Through Space)

by PeterBull (Illustrator), TimFurniss (Author), spacetechnologyreporterforthe"SundayTimes") (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.25

  This book explains what we know about the moon from space exploration to the moon's effect on Earth. It also describes how the moon's pockmarked surface was created and why it seems to change shape over a month It is part of a series which takes a view of space from the Earth's surface, giving space a dimension that the reader can follow easily whilst gaining a sense of distance and history. The simple sciences of space are expanded upon within the context of each book.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $4.34

  The Spinning through Space series aims to explore space through the Earth and the surrounding solar system. Each book contains measurements such as temperature, size and distance and has a section of how humans have explored the subject using different spacecraft. The topic web, notes for teachers, and further information help readers to explore further into space.