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100 1 _aReynolds, David West.
245 1 0 _aApollo :
_bthe epic journey to the moon /
_cby David West Reynolds.
250 _a1st ed.
260 _aNew York :
_bHarcourt,
_cc2002.
300 _a272 p. :
_bill. (some col.) ;
_c26 cm.
500 _a"A Tehabi book."
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 266-267) and index.
520 _aPublisher description: NASA's Apollo answered President Kennedy's 1961 directive to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth by the end of the decade. The astronauts, scientists, and mission control operators who took part in the fifteen manned Apollo missions not only accomplished this memorable triumph of courage and technical ingenuity, they stirred the world's imagination and redefined the notion of what is truly possible. In this captivating story of adventure and exploration, expert David West Reynolds presents a complete and engaging reconstruction of all the key events and personalities in the Apollo program. From the thrilling experiences of the astronauts to the men of extraordinary vision and skill who built a reality out of a dream, Reynolds captures the drama of this epic journey. Rendering complex and technical material into accessible terms for the uninitiated reader, while providing unusual details for the aficionado, Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon takes you along on the most unforgettable ride of the twentieth century.
610 2 0 _aProject Apollo (U.S.)
_xHistory.
650 0 _aSpace flight to the moon.
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