Apollo to the moon : a history in 50 objects / Teasel Muir-Harmony ; foreword by Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut
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TextPublisher: Washington, D. C. : National Geographic, 2018Description: 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781426219931
- 9781426220258
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MAIN LIBRARY Main Library American Corner Collection | MAIN LIBRARY Main Library American Corner Collection | TL789.8 . U6A5M85 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | G0039/20 | 1000388973 |
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references : pages 296-297.
Plaque: Wright Brothers' airplane and Apollo 11 -- The early days -- New challenges -- The assembly -- Liftoff! -- In flight -- Moonwalking -- Lunar science -- Overcoming catastrophe -- Return to Earth -- Apollo time line.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, this narrative uses key artifacts from the Smithsonian archives to tell the story of the groundbreaking space exploration program. Bold photographs, fascinating graphics, and engaging stories commemorate NASA's Apollo program to reach the moon. From the lunar rover and an emergency oxygen mask to space food and moon rocks, each article is accompanied by intriguing back stories and profiles of key participants. Throughout, Muir-Harmony tells the story of people who made the journey possible: the heroic astronauts as well as newspeople, NASA scientists, President John F. Kennedy, and many more. -- adapted from publisher's info