Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Summary
Traces the effort to land astronauts on the Moon and return them safely to Earth, examines the science behind it, and recounts the events of the flight of Apollo 11 and the first landing.
Contents
The space race -- We choose the moon -- A bad start -- Apollo 11 -- To the moon -- "The Eagle has landed" -- First steps -- Plant the flag -- Moondust -- The long trip home -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index.
