El Libro de la Luna

1,This up-to-date, clear, and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from award-winning author Gail Gibbons is now available in Spanish! Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this newly translated Spanish edition of Gail Gibbons' simple, introductory book includes information on how the moon affects the oceans' tides, why the same side of the moon always faces earth, why we have eclipses, and more. The translation is derived from the newly revised edition, which incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more. Using Gibbons' signature colorful and clear illustrations to support the accessible Spanish text, this book introduces important Spanish vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers. Legends about the moon, trivia, and facts about the moon landing are also included.