Living on the Moon cover

Living on the Moon

Author: Baker, David

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.5
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4346
Points per Word 0.00023
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This book explains NASA's plans to build a research station on the Moon, highlighting innovations in building materials and transportation equipment and discussing the significance of the resources found on the Moon. The coauthor is Heather Kissock.

Quick Summary

Blast off into the future with this insider look at how humans might actually live and work on the Moon within our lifetime. Readers get to see the cool technology like moon houses made from weird moon dust bricks and rovers that zip around in low gravity, plus learn about the water ice that could keep astronauts alive. If your kid loves "National Geographic Kids: Space" or dreams of becoming an astronaut, they'll be obsessed with this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who are curious about space and want to know what the real scientists at NASA are planning.