The Moon (Isaac Asimovs 21st Century Library of the Universe: the Solar System) - Softcover
Earth's closest celestial neighbor (only 238,900 miles away!) and planetary partner is the Moon. It is the only world other than the Earth that humans have stood upon. Topics include the Moon's phases, eclipses, and origin, plus modern exploration, including the two new U.S. missions to the Moon.
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Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was one of the most gifted and prolific writers of the twentieth century. He became legendary for his inexhaustible creativity, wide-ranging intellectual curiosity, and talent for explaining complex subjects in clear, concise prose. His incredible opus comprised almost five hundred entertaining and illuminating science fiction and nonfiction books.
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"...good review and introduction that should be of interest both to children and the adults reading with them..." -- The Planetary Report, September/October 2004
"...great books for budding astronomer, space scientist, or simply to attract someone's interest into the heavens." -- Artemis Magazine Online Reviews, Summer 2004
"...great books for budding astronomer, space scientist, or simply to attract someone's interest into the heavens." -- Artemis Magazine Online Reviews, Summer 2004
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- PublisherPrometheus Books
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1591021235
- ISBN 13 9781591021230
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
- EditorHantula Richard
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