Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog (Science Adventures with Max the Dog series) [Hardcover]

Jeffrey Bennett (Author), Alan Okamoto (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Science Adventures with Max the Dog series

Max the Dog and his human friend Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Behind-the-scenes science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Simply the coolest kids' book to come along in years... Absolutely irresistible. --Clay Evans, Boulder Daily Camera

Winner, Colorado Book Award 2004: Category Children's Books --Colorado Book Award

WINNER -- Young Voices Foundation Silver Award, Children's Picture Book (Legacy) 2009 --Young Voices Foundation

NSTA Recommends List: Max Goes to the Moon introduces elementary students to the wonders of space and space travel... a perfect springboard for many classroom discussions, experiments, and lessons. --Robin Booth, in Science and Children

Creative Child Magazine's 2009 Preferred Choice Award, Educational Books for Kids category

Max Goes to Mars is the Young Voices Foundation 2009 Gold winner for picture books in the Legacy category, for books copyright prior to 2009

"Very well done, and I'm sure many teachers will make good use of it."  —Senator John Glenn, astronaut

"As interesting to adults as it is fun for children . . . a treasure for anyone who seeks a wider appreciation of Earth, the Moon, and space exploration."  —Laura Danly, curator for Space Science, Denver Museum of Nature and Science

"A book that can be enjoyed by children and adults and is scientifically accurate besides is a rare treasure indeed."  —Astronomy Education Review

"It is a most enjoyable read and a terrific teaching aid for elementary teachers."  —Vance Ablott, CEO, Challenger Center for Space Science Education

About the Author

Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar System—the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author of bestselling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Alan Okamoto is a children's book illustrator and a space artist who has done commissioned work for the Air Force, numerous aerospace corporations, and college textbooks. He lives in Lodi, California.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Big Kid Science (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972181903
• ISBN-13: 978-0972181907
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #682,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeffrey Bennett holds a B.A. in Biophysics from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. His extensive experience in research and education includes serving two years as a Visiting Senior Scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC; creating research and education projects for the Hubble Space Telescope and other NASA missions; proposing and helping to develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar System on the National Mall in Washington, DC; and teaching at every level from preschool through graduate school. He is the author of best-selling college textbooks in astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as author of two books for the general public (On the Cosmic Horizon and Beyond UFOs) and of the award-winning children's books Max Goes to the Moon, Max Goes to Mars, and Max Goes to Jupiter. For more information, visit www.jeffreybennett.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real science and fun too!, July 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog (Science Adventures with Max the Dog series) (Hardcover)

This is a great book. My almost 5 year old son keeps asking for it over and over again. Unlike most "real science" books, it has both scientific explanations for things like gravity and the phases of the moon, but also tells a narrative fictional story. As a parent, it's very helpful to have all the answers right there on the same page when your child asks, what is gravity? We can't wait for the next Max book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WoW simple, WOW!, December 15, 2003

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Linder (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog (Science Adventures with Max the Dog series) (Hardcover)

The illustrations are beautiful. They are very colorful and crisp.
The inter-weaving of the story of Max and Tori along with the science behind it is well worth the read for ANY age.
Boys and girls alike loved the story.

I recieved the book as a gift for my classroom. It is a treasured addition.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Award Winning Series, July 2, 2009

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Voracious "Avid Reader" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog (Science Adventures with Max the Dog series) (Hardcover)

I had seen that this book series had won so many awards and decided to pick up the series for my son, who loves all things space. He enjoys reading these books and learning about each of the planets and what one would find if they visited them. I even learned things that I didn't know. As an old mom, I love it when I get to learn something new.