American moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the great space race
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Conkling, Winifred, author.
Published:
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019].
Format:
Book
Edition:
Young readers' edition.
Physical Desc:
260 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Rating:
Ages 8-12.
Status:
Description
"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."--
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Astronautics and state -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Kennedy, John F. -- (John Fitzgerald), -- 1917-1963 -- Influence -- Juvenile literature.
Moon -- Exploration -- Government policy -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Space flight to the moon -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Space race -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Astronautics and state -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Kennedy, John F. -- (John Fitzgerald), -- 1917-1963 -- Influence -- Juvenile literature.
Moon -- Exploration -- Government policy -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Space flight to the moon -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Space race -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0062660284, 9780062660282
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 9.2, 8 Points
Level 9.2, 8 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-260).
Description
"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."--,Publisher's website.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Brinkley, D., & Conkling, W. (2019). American moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the great space race. Young readers' edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Brinkley, Douglas and Winifred, Conkling. 2019. American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Brinkley, Douglas and Winifred, Conkling, American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Brinkley, Douglas, and Winifred Conkling. American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race. Young readers' edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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