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The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons explains information about our moon, including how the oceans' tides are affected by it, why the same side always faces Earth, why there are different phases of the moon, and why there are solar and lunar eclipses. Also included are legends and facts, from the man in the moon to the first person to land on it. A great read-aloud book for the elementary classroom. ISBN 0-8234-1297-0

Where Does the Moon Go? by Sidney Rosen uses cartoon characters combined with stunning photographs and a lively question and answer format to guide you in discovering answers to many commonly asked questions about the moon. A great read-aloud for the elementary classroom. ISBN 0-87614-685-X

Whiz Kids: Tell Me Why the Moon Changes Shape? by Shirley Willis answers the Whiz Kids' questions about the moon--what it is, how it moves around the Earth, and why it changes shape. Includes several fun experiments as well as things to make and do. A good read-aloud book for the elementary classroom. ISBN 0-531-11830-4

Jimmy Zangwow's Moon Pie Adventure by Tony DiTerlizzi is a wonderfully creative and comical science fiction story about a boy's trip to the moon and beyond. Vivid full page cartoon illustrations engage readers of all ages. Highly recommended as a read-aloud for your classroom. I like to buy a moon pie for each of my students to eat into a gibbous, then crescent moon while we read. jf ISBN: 0-689-82215-4

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle is a wonderfully creative book that sparks imagination about climbing to the moon and bringing it to Earth. A great read-aloud Be prepared to dispel misconceptions about the moon through discussion. ISBN 0-88708-177-0

Look at the Moon by May Garelick uses rhymed verse and beautiful color drawings to express the beauty of the moon. A wonderful read-aloud to encourage poetry in your moon unit. ISBN 1-57255-142-9

When the Moon is Full: A Lunar Year by Penny Pollock incorporates hand-colored woodcuts and lyrical poems to portray the twelve full moons of the year. Traditional Native American names, from the Wolf Moon to the Long Night Moon, follow the monthly path of the moon in all its wonder. A nice read aloud to encourage poetry in your moon unit. Multicultural connections. ISBN 0-316-71317-1

Spacebusters: The Race to the Moon by Phillip Wilkinson uses vivid pictures and simple text to tell the story of human exploration of the moon. An excellent student shelf book for grades two and three. ISBN 0-7894-2961-6

The Moon by Seymour Simon uses large black and white photos to capture the eternal beauty of our only natural satellite. A great book for your student shelf. ISBN 0-590-07883-6

The Best Book of the Moon by Ian Graham uses impressive color illustrations and easy-to-understand text to reveal the truth behind many of the moon's mysteries. A good read-aloud or student shelf book. ISBN 0-7534-5174-3

The Moon by Robin Kerrod provides detailed explanations of many facets of the moon. A good student shelf or teacher reference book. ISBN 0-8225-3900-4

Walking on the Moon by Deborah Shearer uses vivid pictures and simple text to tell the story of human exploration of the moon. A good student shelf book for the primary classroom. ISBN 0-7368-1145-1

Footprints on the Moon by Alexandra Siy uses vivid pictures and text to tell the story of human exploration of the moon. A good student shelf book for the advanced primary or intermediate level reader. ISBN 1-57091-408-7

First on the Moon by Barbara Hehner uses vivid pictures and text to tell the story of human exploration of the moon. A good student shelf book for the intermediate level reader. ISBN 078680489-0

Race to the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11 by Jen Green uses color illustrations and text to tell the story of the first successful landing on the moon. A good student shelf book for the intermediate level reader. ISBN 0-531-14456-9