lunar geology

Simple answers to children's questions about the moon. What is it made of? What does it do?.

The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky.

Introduces the Moon and its physical characteristics including its shape and surface features.

Explores the volcanic characteristics of Earth and its, moon, Mars, Venus, and Io, Jupiter's moon; features descriptions of five volcanoes on each planet or moon; and includes images from space.

Presents a case for humans to return to the moon to use its resources to improve life on Earth. Explains how the development of lunar resources will contribute taxes to the U.S. treasury and release the nation from dependence on foreign oil.

Simple answers to children's questions about the moon. What is it made of? What does it do? What keeps it up in the sky? Do other planets have a moon? What are rings?.