"The story of the first landing of men on the moon in July of 1969. Presented in graphic format."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Describes the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing, with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
The First Moon Landing examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Armstrong himself, computer programmer Margaret Hamilton, and engineer Tom Kelly.
Depicts the race between the space programs of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and describes the achievements of astronauts including Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn, and Buzz Aldrin.
The First Moon Landing
"The story of the first landing of men on the moon in July of 1969. Presented in graphic format."--From source other than the Library of Congress
On July 20, 1969, the Eagle -- the lunar module of the Apollo 11 mission -- landed on the Moon. This book explores the amazing achievement of the Apollo program, which pushed space technology to new heights.