
The Moon
From Imagination to Exploration
DK(Author)
Penguin Young Readers (Publisher)
Published on 13. May 2025
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-593-96670-9 (ISBN)
Description
"The Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity. The Moon is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbor in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture. Exploring theories for the Moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, the book charts its influence on the calendar systems and mythologies of early societies, and its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre. It tells the incredible story of the Cold War space race and the first Moon landings. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring the rich history of lunar observation and exploration to life."--
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
1315 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-96670-9 (9780593966709)
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