Destination: Moon

Written by Seymour Simon

Relive the thrilling 1969 Moon landing and the Space Race that captivated the world.

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Join Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their historic journey to the Moon in 1969. Discover the intense Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union, and experience the awe as families worldwide watched humanity's first steps beyond Earth. This vivid account reveals the science and technology behind Apollo 11's success, making it perfect for young explorers eager to learn about this monumental event. With engaging sidebars and stunning photographs, this book brings the excitement of the Moon landing to life for a new generation.

From the publisher

An out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from children’s science expert Seymour Simon! In July of 1969, NASA sent the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the Moon. Inside were three people: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. They went into lunar orbit a few days later. More than a hundred hours after launch, the word came back: “The Eagle has landed!” In this exciting account of the famous 1969 Moon landing, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon tells the story of the Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union; recalls how families across the world sat captivated in front of their TVs to witness humankind’s first steps beyond Earth; and explains much of the science and technology that got our astronauts to the Moon on that remarkable day. Perfect for young scholars’ school reports, Destination: Moon features clear text, vibrantly colored pages, engaging sidebars, and stunning full-color photographs. This book includes an author’s note, a glossary, a timeline, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.

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