First Man

First Man
Author: James R. Hansen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 785
Release: 2006-10-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0743257510

An authorized portrait of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon sheds light on other aspects of his career, from the honors he received as a naval aviator to the price he and his family paid for his professional dedication.

The Apollo 11 Moon Landing

The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Author: Sylvia Engdahl
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2011-07-22
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0737761067

Since humankind first set eyes on the glowing orb in the night sky, we have been fascinated by the moon. This handy volume gives readers a background on the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, through a variety of essays representing various perspectives. Readers are then introduced to several controversies surrounding the landing, including whether it was a waste of effort, enthusiasm, or money. From this enriched international understanding, readers are then treated to first-hand accounts, which will transport their imagination back through time, and allow them to form lasting, intelligent opinions. Essay sources include the Associated Press, the London Times, Margaret Mead, Jean-Jacques Dordain, and NASA.