The Moon Book

by Gail Gibbons

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823413640
• ISBN13: 9780823413645
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.5" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

The Moon Book

This is a great book for teaching children about the moon phases. The illustrations are great and the text is not boring. I would recommend this book to teachers, parents, or anyone who has trouble learning the moon phases.

An excellent way for young minds to learn about the moon

This book is one of the best scientific books for young minds you will ever find. All of the most important physical facts about the moon, the reasons why the shape of the moon cycles over time and the effects it has on Earth are explained. A brief history of lunar exploration is also given. Diagrams are used to provide detail to the explanations and they are colorful without being gaudy. This book is an excellent way for children to learn about the only other heavenly body that has felt the footsteps of humans.

Good informational text.

This book is great for second language learners who need content information but lack high reading skills.

The Moon Book

Very factual information written on the level of a 1st-4th grade child. Good to use in the classroom in conjunction with a unit on space.