Moon Rocks: An Introduction to the Geology of the Moon

Tindle, Andrew and Kelley, Simon (2012). Moon Rocks: An Introduction to the Geology of the Moon. Open University.

URL: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/book/moon-rocks-introd...

Abstract

Moon Rocks is the story of the Moon through the eyes of a geologist. The authors worked with thin sections of Moon rocks provided by NASA, and use interactive panoramas, videos, and many many images to tell the story of the Moon. The interactive virtual microscopes are a new feature that allows the reader to easily explore rocks from the Apollo missions up close. Additionally, chapter 4 makes a detailed comparison between a volcanic rock on the Moon and a volcanic rock on Earth. The book also contains original NASA scientific reports, quizzes to test your knowledge and a glossary of terms. At the end of the experience the user will have a good insight into how scientists study Moon rocks.

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• Item ORO ID
• 34564
• Item Type
• Book
• Project Funding Details

• Funded Project Name	Project ID	Funding Body
  Not Set	Not Set	Open University

• Extra Information
• This is the first interactive book published by The Open University. In the first 5 months it has had over 24,000 downloads.
  It only works on the Apple iPad
  The ibook is No2 in the free best sellers list for Science and Nature on the Apple ibook store
• Keywords
• moon rock; lunar geology; virtual microscope; ibook
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
  Institute of Educational Technology (IET)
• Copyright Holders
• © 2012 Open University and NASA
• Related URLs
• • http://pegmatite.co.uk/Pegmatite_Web/iBo...(Other)
• Depositing User
• Andrew Tindle