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Mission to the moon -
Alan Dyer.
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Publisher description
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2009.
p. cm.
Annotations:
- "A Weldon Owen production."
Includes index.
Horn Book Guide:
- Fall 2009 Nonfiction-Technology Rating 3, Recommended, satisfactory in style, content, and/or illustration.
Reviews:
- Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature)
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of man’s first landing on the Moon, Dyer has compiled a book chock full of information including a poster and a DVD that contains footage from the Moon landing as well as highlights from later Apollo missions. His account opens with some facts about the Moon, which include how people imagined the Moon over the centuries. The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union started with the launch of Sputnick I, and the Soviets took the lead with animals and men in space. Little was known about the Moon, so unmanned probes were sent to gather information. Some thought that the Moon dust might be so deep that a person might sink into it. Creating a two stage vehicle that would land on the Moon and return to Earth seemed to be the only feasible approach. The astronauts trained hard, and pictures that are somewhat amusing show them learning survival techniques in the desert, jungle, and other places where their spacecraft might land them on their return. There is a chronology of the Apollo missions--the gap between Apollo 1 and 7 represent the test launches after the Apollo 1 tragedy. The big day finally arrives, and the crew prepares to launch. The journey to the Moon is detailed with pictures, drawings, and photographs. A close up of Armstrong’s glove cuff shows a checklist of what he had to perform during his moonwalk (a very clever idea). Space suits are examined in great detail, including the “urine collection and transfer assembly.” The lunar rover is not overlooked. Moon rocks are examined, and experiments are left on the Moon to collect data. The future, if all goes as planned, will have astronauts returning to the Moon in 2020--Project Constellation, followed by plans to eventually go to Mars. The future is envisioned with a permanent settlement established on the Moon, which is described in great detail in the closing chapters of the book. There is so much to absorb here that one reading will never be enough. There is an extensive glossary and index to help researchers find specific facts. 2009 (orig. 2008), Simon & Schuster, $19.99. Ages 10 up.Kirkus (Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2009 (Vol. 77, No. 8))
Attractively packaged by the same publisher of the INsiders series, this oversized volume is one of the many moon books coming out in anticipation of the Apollo 11 anniversary. But while it may lack originality of subject, its visual appeal and vast scope are hard to beat. Covering a wide range—from the beginning of the space race to subsequent lunar landings and facts about the moon in general—Dyer looks at the topic from a variety of perspectives. Some 200 photos from the NASA archives, along with large, detailed illustrations of rockets, space suits and other equipment, add to the presentation. Interesting facts are highlighted on torn pieces of paper, scattered scrapbook-style throughout, with corners taped down. A lunar module poster and bonus DVD containing footage from the first moon landing are included. For children growing up in a world where many rockets quietly launch to little fanfare or acclaim, this work recaptures the magic and determination of early space exploration. (glossary, index) 2009, Simon & Schuster, 80p, $19.99. Category: Nonfiction. Ages 8 to 12. © 2009 Kirkus Reviews/VNU eMedia, Inc. All rights reserved.Diana H. Hanke (Library Media Connection, October 2009)
This book presents a wealth of information on man’s journey to the moon. Creating a vivid, dynamic learning environment, the content is well organized and augmented by diagrams, color photographs, explanations, and quotes explaining the evolution of space travel, as well as the milestones and significant discoveries related to moon exploration. The “space race” between the Soviet Union and United States, which culminated in America’s Apollo missions, is described. The tragedies and triumphs of the Apollo program and the logistics and preparations required to fulfill John F. Kennedy’s goal to be the first nation to put a man on the surface of the moon are examined. Not only is Apollo explained, the moon, its phases, and its physical features are also featured. Accompanying the book is a DVD filled with original coverage of the Apollo missions. The DVD provides valuable teaching content through still pictures and video/audio clips highlighting America’s historic space missions. This book is definitely an important addition to school libraries on the recent 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s “giant leap for mankind.” Though content is written to a lower level, the photographs and video footage make it a valuable addition to any school library or classroom. Recommended. 2009, Simon & Schuster, 80pp., $19.99 hc. Ages 8 to 14.Horn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2009)
This well-organized book moves from early attempts to understand the moon through rocket development and Soviet Union space efforts, to concentrate on U.S. moon missions. Astronaut equipment and training, along with ground support, are detailed in text, captions, and numerous diagrams and archival NASA photos. A projection for future exploration is followed by moon facts. Book includes a poster and DVD. Glos., ind. Category: Nonfiction-Technology. 2009, Simon, 80pp, 19.99. Ages 9 to 12. Rating: 3: Recommended, satisfactory in style, content, and/or illustration. Subjects:
- Project Apollo (U.S.) Juvenile literature.
Space flight to the moon Juvenile literature.
Moon--Exploration Juvenile literature.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | TL789.8.U6 A53285 2009 |
2008061118 |
629.45/40973 |
9781416979357 1416979352 |