Walking on the Moon

Children's Literature

This title in the "Explore Space!" series gives a simple overview of the first moonwalk and the Apollo missions to the moon. Readers will learn how the astronauts felt when they first walked on the moon. The moon's surface, atmosphere, and gravity are explained in large text with three to four sentences per page. Full-page color photographs accompany the text, and captions are included that add more detailed information. A hands-on activity to make moon footprints is included to reinforce concepts learned. A glossary of " Words to Know" and a bibliography with Internet sites makes this series a handy addition for a classroom theme unit about space. 2002, Capstone Press,
— Cheryl Peterson