Big Kid Science

p.6 Phases of the Moon: Describes the phases of the Moon, which helps explain what we see in the opening parade scene.

p.7 The Moon in Daytime: Explains why the Moon can often be seen in the daytime, as it is during the parade.

p.8 Leaving the Earth: Explains why it is difficult and costly to launch rockets into space, as will be needed for Max's trip to the Moon.

p.9 A Trip to the Moon: Describes how a trip to the Moon actually plays out.

p.10 Why is the Moon a "moon"?:Answers the question of what it is that Max is visiting.

p.11 The Face of the Moon: Explains why the Moon appears as it does in our sky.

p.12 Apollo and Beyond: Accompanies a painting of the Apollo mission and relates the history of lunar exploration---and why the flag planted by the Apollo astronauts appears to be blowing even though there is no air or wind on the Moon.

p.14 Wings in Space?: Explains why rocket's don't need wings.

p.15 Rockets: Explains how rockets work.

p.16 Spacesuits: Explains why astronauts need spacesuits.

p.17 Weak Gravity: Explains the difference between Earth gravity and Moon gravity and why Max and the astronauts bound around the Moon.

p.18 The Airless Moon: Explains how many of the strange things Max experiences on the Moon are a result of the Moon's lack of atmosphere.

p.19 Learning about the Moon: Discusses what we can learn by studying Moon rocks.

p.20 Falling Without Air: Explains why falling objects behave differently on the Moon than on Earth.

p.21 Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon: Explains why a frisbee tossed to Max by Tori flies so differently on the Moon than on earth, and goes on to discuss curve balls.

p.23 Day and Night on the Moon: Explains the long lunar day experienced by Max and Tori on the Moon.

p.24 Why Build a Moon Colony?: Describes potential benefits of the Moon colony planned as a follow-up to the trip by Max and Tori.

p.25 Atmospheres and Telescopes: Explains why telescopes in space---or on the Moon---get clearer views of the heavens than telescopes on Earth.

p.26 Space Telescopes and Moon Telescopes: Explains why an astronomical observatory is an important part of the new Moon colony.

p.30 Activity: Understanding the Phases of the Moon: A simple activity that parents and children can enjoy together.