project apollo (u.s.)

Text and photographs introduce the Apollo missions.

"In May 1961, American President John F. Kennedy committed the nation to carrying out a manned landing on the moon before the end of the decade. This volume covers the early years of the Apollo program (1960-1967)"--Provided by publisher.

Powerful verse and stunning illustrations tell the true story of the American effort to land the first man on the Moon.

From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of an American icon who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives.

A pop-up history of the first moon landing, describing the preparations that went into the historic event and the excitement of the expedition.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

The true story of Apollo 8, the first manned American spaceship to break free of the Earth's orbit and reach the moon carrying Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders-- the first astronauts ever to see the moon first hand. This books covers the frantic rush to get the rocket ready and the journey that gave a new look at Earth and our section of the solar system. Covers the science and training required to put people into space and what it is like to live in a spaceship.

Margaret Hamilton wrote the computer software that helped humans land on the moon. Learn about Hamilton's fascinating career, including her role in the moon landing.--.

"A look at the causes and global effects of the 1969 moon landing, which led to further space exploration and eventually encouraged international cooperation rather than competition"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a photographic history of Project Apollo, a program of twelve NASA missions beginning in 1967 and including the first international manned space flight in 1975. Features previously unpublished photographs with extended captions to provide a comprehensive background of the climax and conclusion to the Space Race.