The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Scott, Elaine

Our Moon: New Discoveries About Earth's Closest Companion

72 pp. | Clarion | February, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-547-48394-8 $18.99

(2) 4-6 This dive into the science of the moon includes explanations of its formation and composition, as well as details about the Apollo missions. Most exciting is the final chapter, in which lunar missions from 2007 to 2014--and the scientists who worked on them--are profiled. Color photos and additional text boxes found on nearly every page are as informative as the main narrative. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2016