The Moon (Easy-Read Fact Book)

Jay, Michael

ISBN 10: 0531043738 ISBN 13: 9780531043738

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1982

Synopsis

Briefly introduces aspects of the moon such as its phases; eclipses; its seas, craters, and mountains; and explorations of it.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-2 Originally published in 1982 and 1983, these have been ``revised'' to have a much easier reading levelabout 75 words per spread; printed in large, boldface type; with a limited vocabulary and very short sentences. There is not enough revision of the text to justify purchase except in libraries needing the easier reading level. The Moon describes lunar structure, phases, and the history of its exploration, concluding with a two-page map of the near side. Spacecraft whips through the history of space flight from satellites to the shuttle, and speculates at (comparative) length on future developments. With such brief texts, it's hard to keep from oversimplifying, and in Spacecraft there's a reference to the ``freezing cold of space.'' Still, Langley is generally careful and also adds the occasional nugget of recent information. With few exceptions, the illustrations, all color paintings and photos, have been recycled from the originals. John Peters, New York Pub . Lib .
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About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0531043738
• ISBN 13: 9780531043738
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32