Look at the moon! (Science News).

From: Weekly Reader, Edition K (including Science Spin) | Date: May 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Note: Earth is a planet that has a moon. Our moon is a big round ball of rock. It does not shine. The moon reflects light from the sun

What Is the Moon?

The moon is a huge ball of rock and dust. The moon has craters, which are deep holes.

The Moon Is Round

On different nights, we can see different shapes.

A whole side of the moon

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A part of the moon

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A smaller part of the moon

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No moon

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On the Moon ...

The American flag

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