Winner of:
2013 Science Communication Award, American Institute of Physics
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.