Overview
""This book about the exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of Earth's orbit and reach the moon, tells the story of these three brave men, the frantic rush to get their rocket ready, and the journey that gave the American people -- and the world -- a new look at the planet we live on and the corner of space we inhabit. Filled with the science and training required to put a person into space, and every detail of what it's like to live in a spaceship for days on end (including what happens when astronauts need to use the bathroom), this book is sure to leave kids clamoring for a spot on the next mission to outer space. Age Range: 10+ - Grade Level: 5-9 - Lexile Measure: 1180L""
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffrey Kluger ,
Ruby Shamir
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Imprint: Thorndike Press Large Print
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.70cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.476kg
ISBN: 9781432865504
ISBN 10: 1432865501
Publication Date: 12 May 2019
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for To the Moon ""[F]ascinating details about eating, sleeping, and taking care of business while in space will keep readers turning pages [and the] epilogue is a romantic ode to the space race with reminders of its remarkable legacy."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Kluger tells the main story with a good balance of technological details and human-interest narratives. . . . An engaging, informative account of the Apollo 8 mission."" --Booklist ""[A]n appealing and informative account of the first mission to circle the moon [that] will appeal to those with a keen interest in America's space program who have enjoyed other books on the topic, such as Andrew Chaikin's Mission Control, This Is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon."" --School Library Journal ""[A]n excellent example of how nonfiction can have a strong voice and develop the reader's interest. Anyone interested in the history of the Apollo mission or space travel will enjoy this accounting."" --School Library Connection
Praise for To the Moon [F]ascinating details about eating, sleeping, and taking care of business while in space will keep readers turning pages [and the] epilogue is a romantic ode to the space race with reminders of its remarkable legacy. --Kirkus Reviews Kluger tells the main story with a good balance of technological details and human-interest narratives. . . . An engaging, informative account of the Apollo 8 mission. --Booklist [A]n appealing and informative account of the first mission to circle the moon [that] will appeal to those with a keen interest in America's space program who have enjoyed other books on the topic, such as Andrew Chaikin's Mission Control, This Is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon. --School Library Journal [A]n excellent example of how nonfiction can have a strong voice and develop the reader's interest. Anyone interested in the history of the Apollo mission or space travel will enjoy this accounting. --School Library Connection
Author Information
Jeffrey Kluger is the author of several books, including Apollo 13 (originally published as Lost Moon) and The Sibling Effect. As a science editor and senior writer for Time for more than two decades, he has written over forty cover stories for the magazine. He lives in New York City. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffreykluger. Ruby Shamir (www.rubyshamir.com) worked at the White House for three and a half years, for two of which she served in the First Lady's office. Later, she led Hillary Rodham Clinton's New York Senate office. Ruby Shamir now works as a writer and literary researcher in the Bronx, NY, where she lives with her husband and three children. Follow Ruby on Twitter @ruby_shamir.
