American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race (Young Readers')

Douglas Brinkley

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American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race (Young Readers')

American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race (Young Readers')

Douglas Brinkley

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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.

Critical Reviews

Politics and science are deftly balanced and presented in a way that will appeal to young history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the Cold War and space technology. - School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: HarperCollins
Pub date: 2020-04-14
Length: 272 pages

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