American moonshot : John F. Kennedy and the great space race / Douglas Brinkley with Winifred Conkling.
"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."--Publisher's website.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062660284
- ISBN: 9780062660282
- ISBN: 9780062655066
- ISBN: 006265506X
- Physical Description: 260 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
- Edition: Young readers' edition; First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-260).
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 9.2 8 508483.
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Available copies
- 56 of 57 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 57 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 629.4097 BRI (Text) | 37810435749162 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Marion Library | JUV 629.4 BRI (Text) | 37810435369235 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/05/2026 |
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