Books with title Gidja the Moon

Human beings first set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969, marking one of the most important events in the history of space exploration.A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Since the first moon landing, scientists have continued to learn more about Earth's sole natural satellite. Readers will learn what it is like to walk on the surface of the Moon and what role the satellite plays in the solar system. They will also find out how scientists first began studying the Moon and how they are continuing their exploration today.

Check out the moon—in all its phases—in this new Level 4 Penguin-Smithsonian nonfiction reader.There are myths about it. Men have landed on it. Just about everybody has gazed at it in wonder. But what is the moon? Where did it come from? What’s it made of? Find out in this lively reader about the celestial body that’s so familiar and yet so mysterious.

So begins Robert Louis Stevenson's famous poem The Moon. Now Tracey Campbell Pearson takes readers on an illustrative late-night adventure set to this text in which we follow not only the moon as it shines on the creatures of the night, but also a father and his young son out on a late-night romp through quiet streets and fields, in a boat around a moonlit bay, and home again to sleep in their cozy house.Detailed, luminous watercolor-and-ink paintings capture the magic of nighttime, and its many nocturnal creatures, as well as the special love between a father and son.

Come float down the canals of Venice, listen to the cello’s song, and let yourself be carried away to the moon!Breathtakingly illustrated, this book tells the romantic story of a beautiful young girl torn between two loves. When she’s swept away to the moon by an enchanted boy, the musician Marcello lures her back with the power of music from an instrument made from a magical tree. This instrument comes to be known as the cello after the boy who crafted it. This charming tale is about how the choices we make shape our lives and help us to grow.Gorgeously illustrated, this book tells a charming fable seldom seen in modern children’s books. Rich with symbolism and wonderful themes of self expression as well as self awareness and personal growth, this is the type of book you reread throughout your life.

The sight of the moon in the night sky can be both familiar and mysterious. Readers are introduced to concepts such as the moon's rotation, orbit, and formation. They learn the basics of gravity, tides, atmosphere, and the phases of the moon. Fast facts, a hands-on activity, and eye-catching images capture readers' attention and enhance their understanding. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades.

Check out the moon—in all its phases—in this new Level 4 Penguin-Smithsonian nonfiction reader.There are myths about it. Men have landed on it. Just about everybody has gazed at it in wonder. But what is the moon? Where did it come from? What’s it made of? Find out in this lively reader about the celestial body that’s so familiar and yet so mysterious.

A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio From Earth, the Moon looks like a bright white ball. Take a closer look and you'll find the Moon's surface is gray and dusty. Find out more about the Moon and its unique features.