| American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race Young Readers' Edition Contributor(s): Brinkley, Douglas (Author), Conkling, Winifred (Author), Graybill, Stephen (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1982625120 ISBN-13: 9781982625122 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $23.39 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
| Dewey: 629.409 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.7" W x 5.7" (0.30 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brinkley, Douglas: - Douglas Brinkley, is an acclaimed historian and the multiple award-winning author of numerous New York Times bestsellers. The New York Historical Society has chosen him as their official US presidential historian, and the Chicago Tribune has called him America's New Past Master. Among his numerous awards are the Sperber Prize, Benjamin Franklin Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, the Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt Naval History Prize, a Grammy Award, Arthur S. Link/Warren F. Kuehl Prize, and Business Week Book of the Year Award. He works in many capacities in the world of public history, including on boards, museums, colleges and historical societies. Graybill, Stephen: -Stephen Graybill is an actor, producer, and award-winning voice over artist. He was seen on television in The Girls Guide to Depravity, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order, and HBO's The Wire. He has also acted on stage and done voice-overs for commercials, winning both a Gold Clio Award and a Silver Effie Award. He has also narrated Jesus Swagger by Jarrid Wilson. |