The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons

Front

What did some ancient people believe about the 'man in the moon'?

Back

They believed he was imprisoned there for stealing.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to travel around the Earth?

Back

About one month.

Front

How do astronomers think the Moon was formed?

Back

Something collided with Earth and tossed out a cloud of rock and debris.

Front

Which president promised to send astronauts to the moon?

Back

John F. Kennedy.

Front

Why is the Moon the brightest light in the night sky?

Back

Because it is close to the Earth.

Front

What is the Moon?

Back

The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

Front

What is the surface of the Moon like?

Back

It has craters, mountains, and flat plains called 'maria'.

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight.