The Moon - Images Author:Michael George Two hundred and fifty thousand miles away, the Moon is our nearest space neighbor. For centuries humankind has looked at and wondered about the moon. Then in 1969, man finally set foot on its surface It took years of study and experimentation before astronauts could get to the Moon. You can travel there just by opening the pages of this book. Th... more »rough beautiful color photographs you'll learn all about our sister satellite. Magnificent pictures show you what the lunar surface looks like up close. You'll see how big the Moon really is, why it shines, and what makes it change shape in the night sky. When you read The Moon, you'll discover a lonely world, with no color or life. But you'll also discover a world that is mysterious and beautiful.« less