Apollo Expeditions to the Moon: The NASA History 50th Anniversary Edition (Dover Books on Astronomy) Apollo Expeditions to the Moon: The NASA History 50th Anniversary Edition (Dover Books on Astronomy) Hardcover

A thrilling insider's view of the space program

Informative, exciting narratives explore the issues that set the United States on the path to the Moon

• Celebrating American space history! From its place in the world of space exploration to its impact on American history and culture, this book is an excellent way to celebrate America’s exploration successes!
• With a new Foreword by renowned historian Paul Dickson, this expanded edition offers a contemporary perspective of the Moon landing, its legacy in space exploration, and its impact on American culture.
• Take time to explore more than 160 dazzling color photographs and scores of black-and-white illustrations that are featured throughout. Dive into in-depth accounts of the challenges faced and accomplished by these remarkable participants.
• Written in direct, jargon-free language that anyone can understand lets readers appreciate anew even the most complex topics related to the Apollo missions. Read about the formidable engineering feats achieved by those who dared to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
• Hear from the astronauts themselves: Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Shepard, and others.
• An ideal introduction to the historic U.S. space program as well as fascinating reading for all ages.