The Moon

by Lydia Carlin

A look at our moon

Genres: Space, Childrens

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because I like space. I also enjoyed this book was about space. I also enjoyed this book because this was about the moon. I also enjoyed this book because the moon is in space. I also enjoyed this book because space is cool.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The moon, our closest neighbor in space, is a satellite of our home planet. Satellites move around planets the way the moon moves around the earth. Do you know how long it takes the moon to go around the earth one time?

Young readers, ages six and seven will learn about the moon, its phases, and how the moon’s gravity affects the earth. They will explore the moon with the astronauts; they’ll learn about craters and moonrocks, and more in this Scholastic Science Vocabulary Reader that introduces first- and second-grade students to Earth’s only natural satellite. Using pictures, diagrams, and a simple text to help strengthen reading skills and vocabulary, the book addresses three main topics: What Is the Moon?, The Moon and the Earth, and To the Moon!. In each section, Fast Fact boxes provide interesting information related to the topic.

A glossary and three comprehension questions help young readers assess their understanding of the information presented in the book.

Highly recommended, especially for students interested in science, the moon, and /or space exploration.

[Erin Penn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of the Scholastic Science Vocabular Readers 6-book series for the solar system - which includes:
Stars and Constellations by Elizabeth Bennett
The Earth by Megan Duhamel
The Moon by Lydia Carlin
The Planets by Jeff Bauer
The Solar System by Jeff Bauer
The Sun by Justin McCory Martin

Each of the books includes three chapters and then a Glossary and Comprehension Questions page in the back.

The Moon is good for a young age. Best section is the phases of the moon.

[IfCatsCouldRead · Rating 3 out of 5]

I skimmed the ideas in the book with my preschool class and demonstrated the solar eclipse shown in the book. It has good vocabulary but I think this book is better suited for first -second grade.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun book to have in the classroom, though I think it's much more valuable if the sun, stars, and comets books are available also. It has some fun facts that pull kids in but is more data driven than some other books in this series.