What the Moon is Like (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) [Paperback]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

Imagine that you're walking on the moon.

What is it like?
For thousands of years people looked up at the moon and wondered about it. Now we know what the moon is like. There is no air on the moon and nothing grows, but there are towering mountains and deep craters--and much more!

Colder than the desert, the hotter than the desert, the moon is an amazing place to explore.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-This second update of a 1963 title (Crowell; o.p.) is clearly written and useful. Compared to the 1986 edition (HarperCollins), it has just one textual change: the mention of the discovery of potentially potable water beneath the surface of the moon. Visual differences include a cleaner font, a brighter cover, and watercolor-and-photographic illustrations. Three interesting activities are appended, including making a moon crater with flour, cocoa powder, and a marble.
Ellen Heath, Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Clearly written and useful." -- --School Library Journal

"Excellent offerings for young ones beginning to read nonfiction." -- --Booklist

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (May 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451852
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451857
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Astronomy & Space > Astronomy
  • #98 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Astronomy & Space > Astronomy

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Travel to the Moon, February 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: What the Moon Is Like (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Hardcover)

What child does not want to be an astronaut when they grow up? Traveling in space, walking on the moon: How amazing! This book allows children to explore their curiosity and excitement about the moon. It is well illustrated and the narration is interesting and keeps their attention. They are learning, yet it is fun. It is unique because the story is supplemented with short teaching times referring the child to the pictures on the page. (Even I learned a few things about the moon.) My son has always wanted to ride in a space ship... Now he wants to live on the moon! "It is so cool," he said. I highly recomend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Step, May 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: What the Moon is Like (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) (Paperback)

I got this book for the little boy I nanny for. We always read it. He loves it as well as outer space. If yours loves life from out of this world, go buy it. he/she will love it

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and well illustrated, September 28, 2009

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This review is from: What the Moon is Like (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) (Paperback)

I bought this for my preschool student. He loved it. The illustrations were great and the information was simply stated. The text was presented in a visually appealing manner with additional text boxes for additional information. We read it often.