By Hannah Pang (author) , Thomas Hegbrook (illustrator)
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September 2018 Non-Fiction Book of the Month | This sumptuous book, packed with gorgeous full and double-page illustrations by Thomas Hegbrook, will appeal to a very broad audience. Its subject – of course – is the Moon, our nearest and most familiar neighbour in space, and a source of fascination to mankind for thousands of years. Chapters cover both what we know of the moon, and what we’ve imagined; there are detailed and fascinating explanations of the moon’s physical relationship to Earth, and lots too on the Apollo missions and space exploration. Also included are different cultures’ moon myths, and examples of the beautiful poetry it has inspired. And there are quirky, unexpected facts – it seems the moon really can affect our behaviour for example. A book to intrigue and inform.
A highly informative book filled with stunning illustrations that bring the wondrous cosmological subject matter to life, published to coincide with the anniversary of the moon landing, The Moon is a comprehensive guide to all things lunar.
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For centuries, mankind has gazed up at the Moon in awe and wonder.
The Moon has been a source of both aspiration and inspiration to astronomers, poets, mathematicians and artists alike. But how much do we know about our closest neighbour? In this book, you'll discover the history of man's relationship with the Moon – the science, the myths, the facts and the fiction – and how it affects our everyday lives and the world around us.
Hannah Pang has been a children's book editor for over thirteen years, having worked in-house for Templar Publishing and Walker Books, before chasing her dream to become an author and freelance editor. She lives in the beautiful West-Sussex countryside with her husband and book-loving daughter, plus a cat called Sprout and a huge spider called Woolly!
Hannah Pang – Wilderness – Author Q & A
Q&A: What inspired you to become an author?
My strongest memory goes back to a writing competition we had at primary school. I wrote an animal story and just get kept going for days while all of the other children got on with the normal classroom activities (I won so I was quite chuffed!). I always remember people giving me exercise books as a child, which I used to fill with stories – I remember writing one about a giant red turnip (probably inspired by Roald Dahl).
Q&A: Have you always been interested in the natural world?
Yes, I grew up surrounded by animals – we even had pet sheep and a goat in the garden! I also kept snails under the bed and I remember keeping a chrysalis in a jar on top of the fridge and my parents waking me in the night to watch a butterfly hatch from it. I also kept some tadpoles in the kitchen but never did find out what happened to the froglets – I think a cat or a plughole might have been involved…
Q&A: What’s the most interesting fact you discovered whilst writing Wilderness?
I think it has to be the one about the the ant-eating assassin bug, which piles dead ants onto its body to scare away predators! I always find insects so fascinating – they’re a bit like mini aliens.
Q&A: If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
In a geeky way, I’ve always wanted to be asked this question! It most definitely has to be a cat – they get to eat, play, sleep and be cuddled all day – and don’t even have to work for it! Or maybe they do – they’re natural born charmers!
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A highly informative book filled with stunning illustrations that bring the wondrous cosmological subject matter to life, published to coincide with the anniversary of the moon landing, The Moon is a comprehensive guide to all things lunar. For centuries, mankind has gazed up at the Moon in awe and wonder.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Moon and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
The Moon features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, General Knowledge & Trivia, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Space, The Natural World, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. Not Available.
The Moon was written by Hannah Pang and published by 360 Degrees an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
The Moon has 175 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. Not Available.
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