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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Apollo moonwalkers The Apollo moonwalkers Stuart A. Kallen Tells the story of NASA's mission to put a man on the moon through Project Apollo which completed six moon landings between 1969 and 1972. OL15042223W
I want to know about a flight to the moon I want to know about a flight to the moon Al Worden A member of the Apollo 15 crew describes how he became an astronaut, the training he received, and the flight of the Apollo 15. OL15892019W
Chariots for Apollo Dover Books on Astronomy Chariots for Apollo Dover Books on Astronomy Loyd S. Swenson Written by a trio of experts, this is the definitive reference on the Apollo spacecraft and lunar modules. It traces the design of the vehicles, their development, and their operation in space. More … OL17527222W
Mistero in Madagascar Mistero in Madagascar Elisabetta Dami Attending an adventure camp in Madagascar, the Thea Sisters enjoy learning about the region's exotic plant and animal species before discovering that someone has been stealing endangered animals from… OL17606191W
Moon missions Moon missions Edward Close This volume takes readers on their own moon mission as it outlines a contest of ultimate exploration, recounts the Apollo missions, and adds depth with its visual aids. OL17919106W
Rocket men Rocket men Robert Kurson Shares the inside story of the dangerous Apollo 8 mission, focusing on the lives of astronaut heroes Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, while illuminating the political factors that prompted … OL19736254W
Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong Jim Ollhoff Introduces readers to Neil Armstrong, the great explorer who was the first person to walk on the moon. OL23173164W
Thirteen Thirteen Henry S. F. Cooper This is riveting minute-by-minute account of the intense efforts to save the ill-fated Apollo 13 and its precious three-man crew. OL24302599W
Rocket men Rocket men Nelson, Craig A richly detailed and dramatic account of one of the greatest achievements of humankindAt 9:32 A.M. on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 rocket launched in the presence of more than a million spectators w… OL2937181W
Apollo on the moon Apollo on the moon Henry S. F. Cooper **From the Author's Note:** "This book tries to set down the procedures that the astronauts will follow during their first few visits on the moon, together with some of their purposes in being there… OL3485447W
Man walks on the moon Man walks on the moon John Malam Relates events leading up to the Apollo missions, the successful Apollo 11 space flight to the moon, and the impact of this event on history. OL456920W
To rule the night To rule the night James B. Irwin,William A. Emerson, Jr. This incredible flight that we made with help from Houston is one of the extraordinary technological achievements in the history of man. I can believe it only because I understand it and can retrace … OL4773054W
What the moon astronauts do What the moon astronauts do Robert White Hill Describes each successive stage of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs that eventually led to man's first landing on the moon. OL7097681W
Moondust Moondust Andrew Smith In 1999, Andrew Smith was interviewing Charlie Duke, astronaut and moon walker, for the Sunday Times. During the course of the interview, which took place at Duke's Texan home, the telephone rang and… OL7580869W
A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] A Man on the Moon [3 Vol. Set] Andrew Chaikin,Hassig, Lee To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the moon, Time/Life books has produced a 3-volume, fully illustrated edition of this acclaimed work, which tells the story of all the Apo… OL8546789W