8 edition of The moon and its exploration found in the catalog.
Published
1982
by F. Watts in New York
.
Written in English
Discusses the geological features, movement, and recent exploration of Earth"s closest neighbor.
Edition Notes
| Statement | Necia H. Apfel. |
| Series | A First book |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QB582 .A63 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 72 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 72 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3781773M |
| ISBN 10 | 0531043851 |
| LC Control Number | 81021877 |
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