American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race

American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space RaceAmerican Moonshot Young Readers' Edition: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race by Douglas Brinkley
Published by HarperCollins on April 2nd 2019
ISBN: 0062660284
Pages: 272
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July 20, 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historical landing on the moon. Author Douglas Brinkley, in this Young Adult version, has written an outstanding and equally as fascinating book that gives the beginnings of the race to the moon, but also the continuation of President Kennedy’s aspiration to be the first country to step foot on the moon.

Well organized and chronologically written which makes the text easier to follow with the various progressions of the great race — politically, patriotically and personally. Many photos of the time span that correlate with the chapters. TOC, bibliography and source notes present — no index. Great resource for research on the beginnings of the space race and information of President Kennedy’s involvement.

Recommended for grades 4 and up.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford.

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