American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition

John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race

By Douglas Brinkley | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

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.

Editions of American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition

Paperback
ISBN 9780062660299
EBook
ISBN 9780062660305

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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.

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What is American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology

Where can I read a sample of American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062660299

Who is/are the Author/s of the book American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition?

Douglas Brinkley

Who is the Publisher of the book American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition?

HarperCollins

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American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062660299) and ebook(ISBN 9780062660305)

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