Rocket to the Moon!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #1

Description

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" when the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it wasn't just one man who got us to the moon. Rocket to the Moon! explores the people and technology that made the moon landing possible. Instead of examining one person's life, it focuses on the moon landing itself, showing the events leading up to it and how it changed the world. The book takes readers through the history of rocket building: from ancient Chinese rockets, to "bombs bursting in air" during the War of 1812, to Russia's Sputnik program, to the moon landing. Beautifully illustrated and well-researched, this book is the perfect resource for curious readers and tomorrow's scientists. It includes a timeline of space travel, a bibliography, and an index.

Don Brownis the award-winning author and illustrator of many picture-book biographies. His books have been given a Sibert Medal and an Orbis Pictus Award, among other awards and notice. He lives in Merrick, New York.

"This accessible work for readers ages 8-12 takes the story all the way through to Dec. 14, 1972, when American Gene Cernan became the last man to walk on the moon-so far." -- The Wall Street Journal "It's a fascinating read and presented in a comic-style format which will appeal to readers of all ages and abilities. Brilliantly done, with a timeline of space travel, a bibliography, and an index which add greatly to the factual value. Unusual and engaging." -- Parents in Touch