project apollo (u.s.)

An account of the dangers, challenges and sheer determination that defined the United States space program, focusing on the Apollo 11 lunar mission.

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

Recounts tales of triumph and of trajedy in outer space, including the Apollo missions, the first space walk, the Challenger disaster, and more.

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.

"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.

"Released in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this nonfiction picture book offers a step-by-step explanation of how the Apollo 11 spacecraft worked, as told by a young enthusiast"--OCLC.

On the fiftieth anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first setting foot on the moon this graphic novel captures the story of the space race, covering the visionaries, stargazers, builders, and adventurers of Apollo 11.

Provides a biography of software engineer and scientist Margaret Hamilton. Discusses her childhood, education, and passion for space. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.