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MISSION CONTROL, THIS IS APOLLO: THE STORY OF THE FIRST VOYAGES TO THE MOON

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Chaikin
Author's First Name: 
Andrew
Illustrator's First Name: 
Alan
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Bean
Publisher: 
Viking
Publication Date: 
2009

A detailed, mission-by-mission description of the entire Apollo program from its conception in 1961 through its conclusion in 1973, captures young readers with its album-like format and oil paint illustrations by astronaut Alan Bean.