How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity’s Greatest Adventure
John Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco
This nonfiction account traces the U.S. space program’s effort to land on the Moon, from the idea through its successful outcome. It covers the Cold War context, rocket design and construction, survival in space, and support on the ground. Profiles and sidebars introduce people involved across the Apollo program, alongside science and engineering concepts. Diagrams, equipment views, schematics, and portraits accompany the technological and human sides of the mission.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.
