How we got to the moon : the people, technology, and daring feats of science behind humanity's greatest adventure /
This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms and tech geeks. Everyone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous first steps...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Crown Books for Young Readers,
[2020]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms and tech geeks. Everyone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous first steps on the moon. But what did it really take to get us there? The Moon landing is one of the most ambitious, thrilling and dangerous ventures in human history. This exquisitely researched and illustrated book tells the stories of the 400,000 unsung heroes, the engineers, mathematicians, seamstresses, welders and factory workers, and their innovations and life-changing technological leaps forward that allowed NASA to achieve this unparalleled accomplishment. From the shocking launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik to the triumphant splashdown of Apollo 11, Caldecott Honor winner John Rocco answers every possible question about this world-altering mission. Each challenging step in the space race is revealed, examined and displayed through stunning diagrams, experiments, moments of crisis and unforgettable human stories. Explorers of all ages will want to pore over every page in this comprehensive chronicle detailing the grandest human adventure of all time! |
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| Physical Description: | 256 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Awards: | American Library Association Notable Children's Bk |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-249) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780525647416 0525647414 9780525647423 0525647422 |