American Moonshot John F Kennedy and the Great Space Race

Douglas Brinkley

• 14 april 2020
• 9780062660299

Samenvatting:

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley delivers a young readers&; edition of a story rooted in heroism, bravery, and patriotism: America&;s race to the moon.

July 20, 1969. It&;s a day that has earned a spot in history. It&;s the day that America was the first nation to succeed in sending two astronauts&;Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong&;to the moon.

But what led to this unforgettable event? What were the stakes riding on the Apollo 11&;s safe landing? In acclaimed author Douglas Brinkley&;s first young readers' edition, space fans will get the riveting and factual backstory of arguably the most significant achievement of the 20th century.