{"product_id":"who-owns-the-moon-and-other-conundrums-of-exploring-and-using-space-9781682635377","title":"Who Owns the Moon?: And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space","description":"\u003cb\u003eToday's teens may travel to the Moon in their lifetimes. This primer on what to know for a future in space combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor teens who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of space and developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it also considers the laws that have been drafted for space travel and space etiquette--the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism. It provides details about the Artemis missions and plans for the Gateway space station, and so much more. It challenges young readers to think about the decisions that need to be made in the years ahead to ensure that space exploration remains an exhilarating and peaceful activity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd the final chapter provides guidance on careers in the space industry--being an astronaut is only one of many exciting paths to pursue. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cynthia Levinson, Jennifer Swanson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Margaret Quinlin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.9lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.30w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682635377\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2024 pg. 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/14\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2025 pg. 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Levinson\u003c\/b\u003e, winner of the Robert F. Sibert Medal and many other accolades, is the author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers, including the highly praised Fault Lines in the Constitution, cowritten with her husband, constitutional scholar Sanford Levinson. A former teacher and educational policy consultant, Cynthia is drawn to topics in history, law, policy, and, especially, social justice. Who Owns the Moon? grew out of her curiosity about the laws governing our activities in space and concern for international cooperation and equity. Cynthia and her husband divide their time between Austin and Boston. CynthiaLevinson.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Swanson \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning author of over fifty nonfiction books for children, primarily about science and technology, including \u003ci\u003eSave the Crash-test Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e published by Peachtree. A former science teacher, she is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a Masters in Elementary Science Education from Walden University. Jennifer is the creator and co-host of the Solve It! for Kids Podcast and has established herself as a social media influencer, especially for information about space, directed to kids. She lives in Florida with her husband and their dog, Tibs. JenniferSwansonBooks.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119560519725,"sku":"9781682635377","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_cd779821-c322-4513-90f6-5f4f81806ad0.jpg?v=1756229855","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/who-owns-the-moon-and-other-conundrums-of-exploring-and-using-space-9781682635377","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}