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Title details for American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition by Douglas Brinkley - Available

American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition

John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race

by Douglas Brinkley
Stephen Graybill
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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.

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  • Release date

    April 2, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780062886989
      • File size: 137010 KB
      • Duration: 04:45:26

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 9.2
    • Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    • Text Difficulty: 8

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      June 26, 2020

      Gr 3-7-This young readers' edition of Brinkley's adult best seller examines the history and development of rocket ship technology alongside John F. Kennedy's rise to political power and his dedication to the Space Race. Brinkley begins with two parallel streams of history that slowly but surely intersect. Starting with the development of rocket technology in the 20th century, readers learn about rocket engineering as it was developed during World War II and the American acquisition of key Nazi research that advanced their rocket capabilities. Brinkley details the rise of Kennedy as a political candidate and eventual president. Kennedy had been critical of his predecessor's progress on rocket technology and spoke often of the missile and space gaps. Once elected, his story became entwined with the Space Race, as he famously declared, "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." Politics and science are deftly balanced and presented in a way that will appeal to young history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the Cold War and space technology. VERDICT Brinkley is known for his thorough research and engaging writing style, both of which are on full display in this snapshot of the Space Race. Recommended for middle and high school collections where scholarly nonfiction is in demand.-Kristy Pasquariello, Westwood P.L., MA

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2019
      Brinkley weaves together the history of the space race, mid-twentieth-century geopolitics, and the career of John F. Kennedy as he ascended to the presidency, focusing on Kennedy's championing of space technologies for American political might. He illustrates the tight connections between scientific advancement and the Cold War. Historical photographs illustrate the book. Bib.

      (Copyright 2019 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:9.2
  • Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
  • Text Difficulty:8

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