Earth is an amazing place, and the crater-filled moon that orbits it is no less intriguing. But what do we know about our planet and its satellite?

Earth and the Moon explores our home and its mysterious moon and uncovers the space science that has helped us learn about them.

Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about Earth and the moon, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about our home and the rocky sphere that orbits it. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more our world and its moon. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you.

Earth and the Moon completes the mission to explore our home planet and its moon!