space flight to the moon

Astronaut Michael Collins discusses his early career, his training for space flight, his trips into space including the first lunar landing, and the possibilities for life and flight in space in the future.

Biography of Neil Armstrong that provides insight on his early life, inspirations and the struggles he faced on his journey.

Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of Neil Armstron's iconic photograph of Buzz Aldrin on the moon.

"Describes the space race and the moon landing. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text chronicle the history of moon exploration and discuss what the future might hold.

Colorful illustrations and rhyming text describe the eight-day mission to the moon of "Apollo 11" in 1969.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Neil Armstrong, who was the first man to walk on the surface of the Earth's moon in 1969.

Relates the story of Apollo 11's successful 1969 moon landing, and highlights the discoveries made in science, technology, engineering and math that made the moon landing possible.

"Charts the history of the Apollo program . . . Beginning with fighter pilots in WWII, Maurer traces the origins of the Apollo program to a few exceptional soldiers, a Nazi engineer, and a young eager man who would become president"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated account of the flight of Apollo 11 in 1969, the first manned mission to land on the moon.