Max Goes to the Moon

Written by: Jeffrey Bennett | Read by: Mike Hopkins | Run Time: 11:48 Minutes
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This book (in print or e-book format) features;

 Sidebars that explain the behind-the scenes science and are ideal for parent-child or teacher-student
discussions.

 Activities within some of the sidebars and at the end of the book.

Don’t miss the Max Goes to the Moon movie featuring astronaut Alvin Drew, streamable in in both

English and Spanish at https://www.bigkidscience.com/books/planetarium-show

Find more information go to: bigkidscience.com

Max the Dog and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the

Moon since the Apollo era, and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the

world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize

how small and precious planet Earth is. Along the way, the story sets the stage for more sophisticated science,

featured in the 19 “Big Kid Box” sidebars that have been fully updated in this new edition, which cover topics

including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon”—all

thoughtfully explained so that grown-ups and children can learn together about science. Behind-the-scenes

science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book, the new edition of

which is designed to accompany the new Max Goes to the Moon planetarium show, coming soon to

planetariums around the world.