Moon (Jump Into Science) by Steve Tomecek

Jump Into Science

by Steve Tomecek

Moon is a clear introduction to the fascinating science of Earth's moon and also a delightful romp in the company of a charming cat and his firefly friend. Steve Tomecek's science expertise shines on each page as he carefully accustoms readers to new concepts while holding their attentions through a lively presentation of fun facts. Liisa Chauncy Guida's exuberant colors and careful detail capture the moon for both the scientists and the dreamers. Learn how the moon interacts with the sun, how it appears to change in our sky, and how it shines. Find out about humans' first trip to the moon and what we found there. Learn about moon craters, moon dust, and moon bouncing. Humans have always been fascinated by the moon that shines bright above, from imagining a man in the moon to sending men to the moon. Tomecek observes how the moon has helped us think of our own "Over the years, scientists have discovered many facts about our moon. In a way, the moon is like our companion in space. We don't go anywhere without it. When the Apollo astronauts stood on the surface of the moon and looked back at the Earth, they said that it made them realize just how special our planet is." Like the other Jump Into Science books, Moon presents carefully leveled scientific information in a picture book format with a visual character guide who helps readers understand the more challenging information. A do-it-yourself experiment at the end of the book shows young scientists how to make craters and understand more clearly how they formed on the moon.

Genres: Picture Books, Space, Nonfiction, Science, Childrens

Hardcover

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Aneesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly informative. Includes messy project.

[McKenzie Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I found a few of these Jump into Science books in the Little Free Lending Library. I work with children and they ended up being perfect books to focus mini-lessons around. A very informative read with a lot of great pictures. The book is a bit wordy so I wouldn't recommend for very small children unless they are very interested in the subject matter. I read this one to a five-year-old who loves space and he was completely enthralled. I'm sure he didn't take in all of the information that is packed into this book, but it was good exposure to facts about the moon. I would suggest these for older children.The book also includes a little experiment to visually learn how craters are made.Very interesting read. This is a great book series.

[Erika Graves · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a cartoon cat and his firefly friend talking about the moon. This book lists facts, rather than telling a story. It also debunks common stories children have probably heard about the moon, such as the moon is made of cheese and there is a man in the moon. I like this book because children from many different grade levels can learn and benefit from it. Younger children can learn more basic information, such as the myths that aren't true, the moon reflects light from the sun and it is made of rock. The older students could dig deeper into the more complicated information , such as the phases of the moon, the moon's orbit around the Earth, and Galileo's discoveries about the moon. I also like that the book uses language that the students can follow and understand. Many times nonfiction books use jargon making the books difficult for the students to comprehend.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was tempting to give this book three stars, as it's lacking in story, but it actually does serve as a friendly introduction to space and the science behind the moon's phases. It takes a certain talent to effectively describe scientific principles to small children, and I think this book does an excellent job at this. The illustrations are cute and relevant. Overall, this book would make a great supplemental text in any space lesson.

[Rebecca Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has good facts about the moon . I would put this book in a science center when we are earning about the moon/planets. It is a good resource for children to refer to. It is easy for them to read and understand. In a center they could draw the phases of the moon and use this book as a reference.

[Janell's Kids · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anther great non fiction for young kids. My five year old really liked this book, which has fun illustrations and teaches a lot of interesting facts about the moon. There's even a fun little experiment in the back that we did together.

[Zonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to introduce the moon to students. Easy language and fun illustrations that actually teach. Book includes a craft at the end of the book for making craters in your own moon.

[Christine Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a non-fiction book in a picture book format.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a vibrant book that can be used to teach students about the Moon. At the end of the book, there is a Making Craters activity that I'm sure the students will love!

[Melanie Martel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has colorful pictures and is full of science and some information for social studies as well. There is a moon crater activity taht would be a useful tool in learning about the moon.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly well done.