The Moon has always been a magical and mystical icon for people throughout the world and throughout human history. It is the only natural satellite of the Earth; it is the second brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Since prehistoric times, the moon has been an object of fascination, awe and even worship for many peoples.
WTP commissioned the prize-winning author, created the look and feel, designed the layouts, sourced the images and edited the text.
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Stewart Ross won the 2011 ALCS/Society of Authors award for this title. The judges described the book as a "highly readable text and a fascinating mix of science, history, literature, music, drama, folklore and religion…"
Specification
276 mm x 219 mm, 64 pp, hardback, approx. 200 images
ISBN: 978-0-19-911691-1
