American Moonshot

Written by Douglas Brinkley

Discover the high-stakes journey behind the historic moon landing.

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272 pages· 42,375 words· Est. 6 hour read· ~1220L

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Journey back to July 20, 1969, when two astronauts made history by landing on the moon. Uncover the intense race and the monumental stakes that defined this pivotal moment in space exploration. What challenges did they face, and how did they overcome them to achieve one of the 20th century's greatest feats? This gripping account reveals the bravery and determination that fueled America's quest to conquer the moon.

From the publisher

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley delivers a young readers’ edition of a story rooted in heroism, bravery, and patriotism: America’s race to the moon.

July 20, 1969. It’s a day that has earned a spot in history. It’s the day that America was the first nation to succeed in sending two astronauts—Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong—to the moon.

But what led to this unforgettable event? What were the stakes riding on the Apollo 11’s safe landing? In acclaimed author Douglas Brinkley’s first young readers’ edition, space fans will get the riveting and factual backstory of arguably the most significant achievement of the 20th century.

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