The challenge -- Programming Apollo -- Making a moon lander -- Help from Houston -- One small step -- Important dates -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index.
Summary
When Neil Armstrong set foot upon the moon in 1969, it was the end result of an effort that involved several years, billions of dollars, and hundreds of thousands of people. The First Moon Landing examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Armstrong himself, computer programmer Margaret Hamilton, and engineer Tom Kelly. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Audience
680L Lexile
Study Program
Accelerated Reader MG 4.9 1 1 199006
Summary
Looks at the historic first moon landing through the lens of several individuals who made it happen, including Neil Armstrong and computer programmer Margaret Hamilton.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.