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Astronautics and state United States Juvenile literature Astronautics Political aspects United States History 20th century Astronautics United States History 20th century Juvenile literature Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald) 1917-1963 Influence Juvenile literature Moon Exploration Government policy United States Moon Exploration Government policy United States Juvenile literature Space flight to the moon History 20th century Juvenile literature Space race United States Space race United States Juvenile literature United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration History 20th century Juvenile literatureDavid, Leonard
Summary: "It seems a foregone conclusion: We will set foot on the Moon once more. Let this provocative, timely book by veteran space journalist Leonard David be your guide as it happens. Against an inspiring backdrop of history, science, and technology, he explains the explorations, enterprises, and most pressing issues surrounding our lunar satellite today..."--from Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Partners, LLC 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.454 DAVBrinkley, Douglas
Summary: As the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award winning historian and perennial New York Times bestselling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy's inspiring challenge, and America's race to the moon. On May 25, 1961, JFK made an astonishing announcement: his goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 629.40973 BRIBrinkley, Douglas
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2019