Luna by National Geographic Kids
Explore the moon from all angles, from its place in the night sky and our solar system to its role in shaping human history and culture.Through gorgeous illustrations and photography, see the moon like you've never seen it before. Read myths of the moon's creation from around the world. Discover the science of how the moon actually formed. Learn all about the moon's effects on Earth's tides and imagine what the world would be like without them. Take a look at moon-men hoaxes from history and find out how scientists may actually colonize Earth's closest neighbor.
Weaving together science and myth, history and technology, Luna is perfect for anyone who's ever imagined walking on the moon, wondered about the night sky, or been captivated by a thrilling werewolf story.
DAVID A. AGUILAR is an internationally recognized astronomer. He is the author and space artist of nine National Geographic and three Random House award-winning books, including: 7 Wonders of the Milky Way, a lively galactic journey through our home in the cosmos, and Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon. He is an on-screen contributor and space artist for the History Channel's Universe series, the Science Channel's NASA's Unexplained Files, and the NHK (Japanese National Television Corporation) Cosmic Front series. In 2015, he joined NASA's New Horizons Mission Team as part of the historic Pluto Mission, and later in 2018-19, the Ultima Thule Kuiper Belt (KBO) Flyby Mission. In 2010, Asteroid 1990DA was named to honor his exceptional decades-long work to advance science education outreach. CHRISTINE PULLIAM is the news director for the Space Telescope Institute in Baltimore, MD, and the past manager of media relations for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. In her spare time, she flies airplanes. PATRICIA DANIELS has written more than a dozen science and history books for adults and children, including National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space and Constellations: My First Pocket Guide.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781426333224 |
| ISBN 10 | 1426333226 |
| Title | Luna |
| Author | National Geographic Kids |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Kids |
| Year published | 2019-06-11 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |