The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon

Written by Bea Uusma Schyffert

Discover the untold story of the astronaut who orbited the moon alone.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

While others walked on the moon, one astronaut orbited alone, witnessing the lunar surface from afar. Explore Michael Collins' solitary journey, his thoughts, and the meticulous preparations for this historic mission. Through a blend of photos and drawings, delve into the unseen side of space exploration and ponder what it truly means to be so close, yet so far from the moon. What did he see, and what did he leave behind? This captivating narrative invites you to experience the moon's allure through the eyes of the man who watched from above.

From the publisher

Everyone knows the story of the first astronauts to step foot on the moon, but what about the astronaut who manned the spaceship orbiting the moon 14 times alone in space while the others walked? Awarded both a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor and a Batchelder Award Honor, this lauded book describes what Michael Collins did, saw, and thought about during his journey as well as the larger story of how the astronauts prepared for their historic space flight, what they brought with them…and what they left behind. Reminiscent of a scrapbook and featuring drawings as well as photos taken both in space and on Earth, this is a book for anyone who has ever looked at the moon and wondered what it would be like to see it up close.