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Description edit
Here is a rare perspective on a story we only thought we knew. For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and famous. It belongs to the seamstress who put together twenty-two layers of fabric for each space suit. To the engineers who created a... read more
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Summary edit
Culled from direct quotes from the people behind the scenes, NASA transcripts, national archives and NASA photos, the whole story of Apollo 11 and the first moon landing emerges.
First Sentence edit
It was mind-boggling.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Catherine Thimmesh (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0618507574
Page Count: 80
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0618507574
Page Count: 80
Awards edit
- Sibert Award (2007: Informational Book, Medal)
- GOLDEN KITE AWARD (Finalist, 2007: Nonfiction, Honor)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 629.454
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Astronomy & Space › Aeronautics & Space
- Books › Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Astronomy & Space › Astronomy
- Books › Science › Technology › History of Technology
- Books › Children's Books › History & Historical Fiction › Exploration & Discovery
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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