Moon Landing - Stephen Krensky

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Résumé :
Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. On 16th July 1969, three men sit at the top of a towering rocket. Strapped into their Command Module, the astronauts brace themselves as the engines roar into life, flames lick out from beneath the rocket, and the ground starts to tremble. They are going where no one has ever been before. This is the story of the legendary Apollo 11 mission - and the men and women on the ground who made it happen. When astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the moon in July 1969, they achieved humanity's oldest dream. But how did they get there? This is the thrilling story of Apollo 11, from President Kennedy's bold challenge to the nail-biting lunar landing and those historic first footsteps. Discover how thousands of scientists and engineers worked together to solve seemingly impossible problems, create amazing new technologies, and send three brave astronauts on the greatest adventure in human history....

Biographie:
Author Stephen Krensky has published about 200 books for children. Among his fictional titles are board books, picture books, easy readers and chapter books. His nonfiction books include biographies of Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin, historical books on Pearl Harbor and the 1849 California gold rush as well as scientific books on magnetism and the weather....

Sommaire:

Experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in this gripping space adventure for kids aged 9-12.

Step back in time to July 16, 1969, and relive the thrill of the moon landing alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they go where no one has ever been before. This is the story of the legendary Apollo 11 mission, humanity's oldest dream - and everyone who made it happen.

Learn all about one of the greatest moments in science history in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from President Kennedy's bold challenge to the breathtaking moment humans first walked on the lunar surface.

Join the crew and discover:

• A gripping, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into the Apollo 11 mission and those historic first footsteps.
• Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for kids aged 9-12.
• Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and science explanations that reveal how the mission was made possible.

The perfect gift for young space lovers, Moon Landing is a must-have space adventure book that will inspire you to look at the stars and imagine the impossible.

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