The Moon Book
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Moon Book

Written by Gail Gibbons

Discover the moon's secrets and its impact on Earth.

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32 pages· 1,231 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Explore the mysteries of the moon, Earth's only natural satellite. Learn how it influences ocean tides, why it always shows the same face, and the science behind eclipses. With vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, this book is perfect for young astronomers eager to uncover lunar legends, trivia, and the history of moon landings. What secrets does the moon hold, and how has it shaped our world?

From the publisher

A kid-friendly introduction to the biggest, brightest light in our night sky. 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. 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.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,231
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about the moonBooks about the Solar SystemBooks about science and natureBooks about astronomyBooks about satellites
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
51292
Publication
Published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823413645

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