Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration

Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text explore everything readers could ever want to learn about the moon. Read all about ancient and odd moon theories, human exploration of the lunar surface, and plans for future missions. Examine the moon through the eyes of studious scientists and daring lunar explorers!

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Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration

Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text explore everything readers could ever want to learn about the moon. Read all about ancient and odd moon theories, human exploration of the lunar surface, and plans for future missions. Examine the moon through the eyes of studious scientists and daring lunar explorers!

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Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration

Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration

by Elsie Olson
Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration

Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration

by Elsie Olson

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Overview

Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text explore everything readers could ever want to learn about the moon. Read all about ancient and odd moon theories, human exploration of the lunar surface, and plans for future missions. Examine the moon through the eyes of studious scientists and daring lunar explorers!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781541566569
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/01/2019
Series: Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
File size: 18 MB
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Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elsie Olson is a children's book writer who lives in Minneapolis with her dog, four chickens, and excellent husband.

Table of Contents

Meet the Moon! 4

Ancient Thoughts and Moon Theories 6

US v. USSR in the Space Race 8

Man Makes History with First Lunar Steps 10

Dusty Moon Walk 12

Apollo 14 Astronauts Just Miss Incredible View 14

Modern Missions: Giant Moon Crash Finds Water 16

Robot Camera Maps the Moon 18

Lunar Weather Report 20

Will There Be a New Space Race? 22

Lunar Outposts Planned 24

Room for Many Moons 26

Cosmos Exclusive! 28

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index 32

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