"The sight of the moon in the night sky can be both familiar and mysterious. In this easy-to-follow text, readers are introduced to concepts such as the moon's rotation, orbit, and formation. They learn the basics of gravity and tides, atmosphere, and the phases of the moon. Fast facts, a hands-on activity, and eye-catching images capture the readers' attention and enhance their understanding of this fascinating topic. The book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in grades 1-2. It also is aligned with the Common Core English Language Arts standards for reading informational texts"-- Provided by publisher.

What is the moon? --Spinning and traveling -- Making the moon -- Atmosphere -- Gravity and tides -- Very hot and very cold -- Seeing the moon -- Moon shapes -- Exploration -- Activity: the changing moon.