Luna : the science and stories of our moon

Summary: Through gorgeous illustrations and photography, readers will see the moon as never before. Weaving together science and myth, history and technology, this book is ideal for anyone who's ever imagined walking on the moon, wondered about the night sky, or been captivated by a thrilling werewolf story.

Record details

ISBN: 9781426333224 (hardcover)
Physical Description: print
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour map ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

First steps on the Moon -- Cosmic chaos -- The evolution of the Moon -- Earth and Moon: compared -- Take me to the dark side -- Other moons -- Moon myths -- Howl if you've heard this one: Moon myths and lunar language -- What's in a name? -- Dreams of early explorers -- Great hoaxes and other real mysteries -- The changing phases of the Moon -- When the tide comes in -- Lunar eclipses -- Solar eclipses -- Life without a moon -- New lands for you to explore -- Lunar features -- What the Apollo astronauts discovered -- To the Moon and beyond -- All good things must come to an end -- Making the Moon -- Telescope exploration guide -- Drawing the Moon.