Because the moon revolves around Earth, it seems to grow and shrink. Children can read about the phenomena of the moon’s phases and with an experiment using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, they can see why the moon looks different at different times of the month. ‘A welcome addition to science collections for young children.’ —SLJ.
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Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium.
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Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By L. Haney
Format:Paperback
I am a second grade teacher and this book enriched our textbook wonderfully. The illustrations and text were easy for the children to understand (and even taught me a few things as well!) We read several of Franklyn M. Branley's books during our year, but this one seems to be a class favorite.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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It really helps the young inquiring mind learn about the moon. My almost 5 year old always wants this read. Also it tells you how to do a demonstration to show younger kids why the moon looks the way it does, why it changes. I'm glad we got this book!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By P. Serluco
Format:Paperback
This is an awesome book that can be used in the classroom when studying space, planets, and the solar system. As a huge object in the sky, the moon sparks a lot of curiosity and this book helps children understand more about it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
Perfect for third grade curriculum. Easy to understand language for children of this age. Cute illustrations that help tell the story.
Published 1 month ago by Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book to learn preliminaries about moon phase.
Explained in a simplistic manner. My kid liked the moon phases experiment. It is very good book but there is still room to make it better. That is the reason for 4 stars.
Published 1 month ago by Unbiased
2.0 out of 5 stars
Should have listened to negative reviews
Okay, I won't throw it out but I'm pretty disappointed. This is like a mini-textbook, not a book for children. It doesn't do much to explain the moon phases in a fun way. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Arie Farnam
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, but not for reading aloud
I purchased this book to go along with a moon/sun science lesson. It is a cute book with some good, interesting information, but it did not work for the purpose of reading aloud to... Read more
Published 11 months ago by roxie1590
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful!
What a great book! My boys are 3 and 4, and though we've had discussions about the moon and orbits I know this will help clarify things. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Melba
5.0 out of 5 stars
You need this book.
This is one of the best science readers I have ever encountered. At stage 2, it is perfect for a first or second grader, and it is interesting all the way through to adults. Read more
Published on February 26, 2010 by M. Heiss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book in a terrific series!
We own numerous of these Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science books. It is a wonderful series to teach young kids about science and our world. Read more
Published on April 14, 2009 by Archie Leach
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best kids' book for wrapping their minds around the moon
This is by far the best short treatment I've read on moon phases for kids. The illustrations and explanations are clear and understandable, and my five -year-old is able to "wrap... Read more
Published on March 20, 2008 by BL
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