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BOOKS Max Goes to the Moon
by Jeffrey Bennett, illustrated by Alan Okamoto Book 1 of the Max Science Adventure Series In this first book of the Max Science Adventure series, Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the 19 "Big Kid Box" sidebars, which cover topics including "Phases of the Moon," "Wings in Space?," and "Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon" — all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn together about science. Toward the end, Max and Tori's 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 which "the beautiful views of Earth from the Moon made everyone realize that we all share a small and precious planet." WINNER — Young Voices Foundation Silver Award, Children's Picture Book (Legacy) 2009
Watch Dr. Bennett's school presentation of Max Goes to the Moon. Watch Apollo 15 Astronaut Dave Scott do Tori's demonstration from p. 20. Answer to Challenge Question (p. 31) Reviews Simply the coolest kids' book to come along in years... Absolutely irresistible. A book that can be enjoyed by children and adults and is scientifically accurate besides is a rare treasure indeed. Max Goes to the Moon introduces elementary students to the wonders of space and space travel... a perfect springboard for many classroom discussions, experiments, and lessons. Children and adults will fall in love with Max and learn so much… a “must have” for every classroom teacher and for any child curious about space. Summary Max Goes to The Moon tells the story of how Max the dog and a young girl named Tori undertake a quest to make the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that the nations of the world join together to build a great Moon colony, complete with a university and an astronomical observatory. The colony, with its beautiful views of Earth hanging in the lunar sky, helps inspire everyone with a message of unlimited human potential and the importance of respecting our home planet. The story and art alone would make Max Goes to the Moon a treasure for children, but the education is only beginning. Everything that happens in the story actually has some very interesting behind the scenes science. Big Kid Boxes, which appear along the sides of the pages, offer clear and simple explanations of these key science concepts. Older children and parents will love what they learn from the Big Kid Boxes. Finally, the book concludes with a simple activity that parents and children can try together. Big Kid Boxes
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Max Goes to the Moon is a great family learning experience. Educationally designed "Big Kid Boxes" run parallel to the simply told and beautifully illustrated story. These boxes, written especially for parents and other older kids, explain the science behind the story. Among other exciting topics you'll learn: