Winner of the 2007 Sibert Medal, this book by Catherine Thimmesh details the history of the Apollo 11 moon landing from the perspective of the many specialists working behind the scenes. From engineers, technicians, and software experts to camera designers, seamstresses, and photo developers, thousands of people were responsible for putting the first man on the moon. Through anecdotes, archival photographs, and historic NASA documents, Thimmesh brings their story of ingenuity and perseverance to life.
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