Friday, March 18, 2016

Scott, Elaine. Our Moon.

Scott, Elaine.  Our Moon.  Houghton Mifflin/Clarion  2015  71p  $18.99  ISBN 978-0-547-48394-8  elem/ms     Nonfiction  E-BN           

This is a comprehensive up-to-date book filled with illustrations and full-color photographs about our nearest neighbor. It also includes new theories about how the moon was formed and the facts that support its habitation.   This is a well-written and beautifully formatted book that relates new theories and interesting facts for young readers. The information presented is well supported by relevant illustrations and colorful photographs to illustrate the content.

This book will be an asset to any library because research skills
are encouraged with a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. This is a well-written book that would make an excellent addition to any school library. It has been recommended for our Books of Note.

Summary: This is a comprehensive up-to-date book filled with illustrations and full-color photographs about our nearest neighbor. It also includes new theories about how the moon was formed and the facts that support its habitation.       


Moon                                                              --Linda McNeil

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