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

by Franklyn M. Branley (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator) "The next time you see a big, round moon, look for the man in the moon..." (more)
Key Phrases: space suits

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
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"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 4-8
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (May 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451852
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451857
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,502 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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

4.0 out of 5 stars Its a keeper, January 7, 2008

By	Sully 5 (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

My child is rather young still (3 yrs) for this book, but I like the overview it gives and many of the images are great. Something he will grow into.