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"I see the moon. Can the moon see me? Tell me, shadow moon, what do you see? Toward the sun, I shine quite bright, but down on Earth, there's darkest night. My first face is fresh and new. You'll see each phase before we're through. In this sweet bedtime story is a universal truth-we are all connected by the moon. From Yosemite to the Taj Mahal to the coast of Greece, we all gaze upon the same moon. Told in dual perspectives from the phases of the...
6) Earth's moon
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"Our moon is magnificent. Sometimes, it appears in the night sky as a massive glowing disk. Other nights, it can't be seen at all. Without the moon, our world would be a different place"--
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"To us, it certainly looks like the moon is changing shape. Yet, astronauts can see quite clearly that it's not! What's actually happening when we see transformations in the moon's form is explained clearly in this appealing book. Terms such as full moon, new moon, and many others are woven into the accessible explanations. Clear diagrams and vivid photographs enhance valuable space science information"--
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"Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. The Moon Changes Shape offers answers to their most compelling questions about the lunar phases. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
14) Day and night
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Illustrates the transition from day to night and from night back into day as the sun rises and sets and as the moon passes through its phases.
18) Cycles in space
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"As Earth moves around the sun, the seasons on Earth change. The movement of the moon affects the tides in Earth's oceans. What happens in space has an influence on our lives! In this book, readers explore the cycles in the space that most affect us and the space science taught in upper elementary science classes. Accessible language and simple explanations make this the perfect introduction to Earth's cycles for readers struggling with traditional...