| The Moon: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Its Surface Features, Phases and Eclipses Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator), Waterford Press (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1620052792 ISBN-13: 9781620052792 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 3.8" W x 8" (0.10 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The brightest and largest object in the night sky, the Moon is about 1/4 the diameter of Earth and is approximately 240,000 miles (385,000 km) distant. This folding pocket guide provides simplified reference to the Moon and its surface features, its phases (and how these affect gravitation on Earth), eclipses, myths and viewing hints. Detailed maps of the Moon highlight prominent craters, mountains ranges, seas, highlands and manned moon landing sites. Laminated for durability, this indispensable pocket reference is ideal for astronomers of all ages. Made in the USA. |
Contributor Bio(s): Press, Waterford: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution. |