Review by Booklist Review
*Starred Review* The informative books in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series offer clearly written, attractive introductions to scientific topics, presented with a young audience in mind. The Sun and the Moon takes viewers on an imaginary journey to view earth's rotation from space before landing on the moon and circling around the sun. As a Level 1 entry in the series, the book has a relatively short text that is accessible to younger children. The suggested activities within the main text such as looking at the moon through binoculars or marking the relative distances of the earth, the moon, and the sun are simple, effective demonstrations of the facts presented. Created with digitally enhanced traditional media, principally watercolors, the artwork has an appealing, kid-friendly look. Well designed, engaging, and highly recommended for children's science collections.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2016 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-In this colorful work, a girl and a boy go on a voyage to discover more about the two most noticeable celestial bodies: the sun and the moon. Readers are invited to join in by identifying the sun and moon and discussing how they are seen on a regular basis, including the different phases of the moon. The two protagonists blast off in a spaceship to explore the moon from a closer vantage point. On the way, they learn about Earth's rotation, the distance between the moon and Earth, what the moon's surface consists of, and a few things left on it by previous explorers-from moon buggies to golf balls. Later, they zoom onward for a closer look at the sun and learn about its composition, prominences, solar flares, and sunspots. Illustrations show the pair looking back at Earth in the distance, keeping a sense of perspective along the journey. A glossary of new words, several suggested experiments, and a list of websites add to the book's usefulness and will appeal to students with various learning styles. Brightly colored illustrations by Morley, made from watercolor and traditional media enhanced digitally, augment the text. Each spread offers a different dramatic layout to keep children alert as pages are turned. VERDICT A worthy addition to science collections looking for materials for beginner space enthusiasts.-Suzanne LaPierre, Fairfax County Public Library, VA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
DeCristofano introduces the concept that the sun and the moon are not just objects in our sky but bodies in the solar system. The account jumps from topic to topic, covering just the basics of planetary science and some of the highlights of space exploration. The colorful illustrations imagine children as astronauts. Several activities of variable quality are included. Reading list, websites. Glos. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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