Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon by Aguilar, David

Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon

Explore the moon from all angles, from its place in the night sky and our solar system...
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SKU: 9781426333231
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Author: David Aguilar
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon by Aguilar, David

Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon

CHF 54.17

Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon

CHF 54.17
Author: David Aguilar
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Explore the moon from all angles, from its place in the night sky and our solar system to its role in shaping human history and culture.

Through gorgeous illustrations and photography, see the moon like you've never seen it before. Read myths of the moon's creation from around the world. Discover the science of how the moon actually formed. Learn all about the moon's effects on Earth's tides and imagine what the world would be like without them. Take a look at moon-men hoaxes from history and find out how scientists may actually colonize Earth's closest neighbor.

Weaving together science and myth, history and technology, Luna is perfect for anyone who's ever imagined walking on the moon, wondered about the night sky, or been captivated by a thrilling werewolf story.

Author: David Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 06/11/2019
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 8.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781426333231
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
DAVID AGUILAR is a naturalist, astronomer, artist, and author of eleven books on space for children. He is the former Director of Science Information for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and past director of Marketing for Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corporation. As a member of NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft team, he handled the media coverage of the Pluto flyby. He lives with his wife Astrid outside Aspen, Colorado, where he's built his own research observatory. Asteroid 1990 DA was named in his honor by the International Astronomical Union. Read more about the author at davidaguilar.org.

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