In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley delivers a young readers´ edition of a story rooted in heroism, bravery, and patriotism: America´s race to the moon.
July 20, 1969. It´s a day that has earned a spot in history. It´s the day that America was the first nation to succeed in sending two astronauts--Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong--to the moon.
But what led to this unforgettable event? What were the stakes riding on the Apollo 11´s safe landing? In acclaimed author Douglas Brinkley´s first young readers´ edition, space fans will get the riveting and factual backstory of arguably the most significant achievement of the 20th century.