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How we got to the moon : the people, technology, and daring feats of science behind humanity's greatest adventure / John Rocco.
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, 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525647416 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0525647414 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 246-256). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1. A race to the moon -- Part 2. Designing a moon rocket -- Part 3. Building a launch vehicle -- Part 4. Building a spacecraft -- Part 5. Staying alive in space -- Part 6. Support on the ground -- Part 7. We choose to go to the moon -- Epilogue -- Apollo piloted missions - A note about research -- Commonly used acronyms during Apollo. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1170L Lexile Ages 8-12 Crown Books for Young Readers. Grades 7-9 Crown Books for Young Readers. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG+ 8.3 9 9 510120 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Project Apollo (U.S.) > Juvenile literature. Space flight to the moon > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Emmaus Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Public Library | J 629.45 ROCC (Text) | 36446002051707 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
