Footprints on the Moon

Alexandra Siy, Author Charlesbridge Publishing $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-57091-408-9

Footprints on the Moon by Alexandra Siy uses crisp, clear photographs and archival drawings to trace man's early fascination with the celestial sphere (including Stonehenge and Galileo), through to Buzz Aldrin's titular first steps and speculation about other destinations, such as Mars. ( Feb.)

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