12 Incredible Facts about the First Moon Landing

by Angie Smibert

Overview

Through fact-driven text, key photos, and engaging layouts, Turning Points explores many pivotal moments in the rich history of the United States. There are moments of celebration. There are also moments of crisis. Each important moment shaped the US into the country it is today. Readers will explore US history from the Boston Tea Party through the Civil Rights movement in this enlightening and well-balanced series.
  History is brought to life in 12 Incredible Facts about the First Moon Landing. Twelve chapters of fact-filled text, fascinating historical photos, and intriguing page design work together to drive readers to a deep understanding of this important turning point in US history. The main text is embellished with in-depth sidebars, numerical facts, and mentally stimulating prompts. A supplemental timeline, glossary, and resources for more information round out the reading experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645823087
Publisher:	Top Rank
Publication date:	07/15/2024
Series:	Turning Points in Us History
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Sputnik Sparks the Space Race 4

Project Gemini Prepares Astronauts 6

Fire Destroys Apollo 1, Killing Its Crew 8

Armstrong Skips First Chance to Be an Astronaut 10

Saturn V Rocket: Taller than the Statue of Liberty 12

The Eagle Almost Runs Out of Fuel 14

Half a Billion People Watch the First Moon Walk 16

The Moon Smells like Burned Gunpowder 18

Soviet Probe Crashes on Moon 20

Apollo 11 Astronauts Fill Out Customs Forms 22

Apollo 11 Brings Back Three New Minerals 24

No Human Has Visited the Moon since 1972 26

12 Key Dates 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

About the Author 32