{"product_id":"how-we-got-to-the-john-rocco-9780525647416","title":"How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure","description":"\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cb\u003e YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003eA ROBERT F. SIBERT HONOR BOOK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author\/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous first steps on the moon. But what did it really take to get us there? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Moon landing is one of the most ambitious, thrilling, and dangerous ventures in human history. This exquisitely researched and illustrated book tells the stories of the 400,000 unsung heroes--the engineers, mathematicians, seamstresses, welders, and factory workers--and their innovations and life-changing technological leaps forward that allowed NASA to achieve this unparalleled accomplishment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the shocking launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik to the triumphant splashdown of Apollo 11, Caldecott Honor winner John Rocco answers every possible question about this world-altering mission. Each challenging step in the space race is revealed, examined, and displayed through stunning diagrams, experiments, moments of crisis, and unforgettable human stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplorers of all ages will want to pore over every page in this comprehensive chronicle detailing the grandest human adventure of all time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Rocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0525647414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525647416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e510120 \/ How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Yalsa Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction for Young Adults - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e National Book Awards - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2020 pg. 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/28\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020 pg. 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2020 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style","brand":"John Rocco","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44055491346687,"sku":"9780525647416","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2eb8031e-4410-416d-bafc-15ca4fe4f374.jpg?v=1685036080","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-we-got-to-the-john-rocco-9780525647416","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}