Chasing the Moon: The Story of the Space Race - Robert Stone, Alan Andres

In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the people o...

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DescriptionA charismatic young president issued the historic moon landing challenge. This book, which greatly expands the companion PBS series, tel...

An exhilarating dive into the secret history of humankind's race to the moon, from acclaimed author Amy Cherrix. This fascinating and immersive rea...

Reducere. "An extraordinary book."---Arthur C. ClarkeSpace was one of the most fiercely fought battlegrounds of the Cold War, the Moon its ultimate beachhead...

Reducere. Blast off alongside space expert Sarah Cruddas on a journey through space exploration history, from the Apollo Moon landings to mind-boggling plans...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREOscar Nominated For Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay Set amid the civil rights movement, the never-before-told tr...

The Soviets were great pioneers of the race to space in the Cold War era. It was a source of great pride, and this book charts that story with the ...

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When NASA scientist and Chaplain John Stout accepted a position in the Apollo program at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, he said he would ...

The inspirational story of a female pilot who led the way for women in space, written by an award-winning British journalist.

Reducere. The #1 New York Times bestsellerThe phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA at the leading edge of the feminist and civil ...

An intimate memoir by the controversial, Oscar-winning director and screenwriter about his privileged New York upbringing, volunteering for combat,...

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DescriptionIs it possible that the famous American moon landings were nothing but an illusion--all a fabrication? Could NASA have fooled the world ...

On two days in 1761 and 1769 hundreds of astronomers pointed their telescopes towards the skies to observe a rare astronomical event: the transit o...

For 20 years, Robert Stone made his living as a modern-day pirate: deep-sea diving, fishing, treasure-hunting and smuggling. He spent 10 years smug...

The race to the moon was won spectacularly by Apollo 11 on 20 July 1969. This title presents an account of the heroic Apollo programme - from the t...

The fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings provides perspective for this definitive account of the 'giant step'. Foreword from Tom Hanks.

Publisher: Marvel ComicsAuthor(s): Alan ZelenetzIllustration(s): 512 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 512Publication date: 2022Dimensions...

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Publisher: Tidewater PressAuthor(s): Robert James O'BrienNumber of pages: 244Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 139 x 215 x 24Cover type: Paperback ...

Perfect to share with babies, this sparkly book has an exciting journey to the moon and home again, with exciting textures for little ones to touch...

Reducere. Discover a competition of epic proportions between the United States and the USSR during the Space Race. Find out who was the first to win, from re...

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Reducere. In the early hours of November 16, 1959, a commercial airliner mysteriously plunges into the Gulf of Mexico and quickly becomes one of the most baf...

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Part of a series of practical, inspirational and luxurious Flame Tree Sketch Books Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the...

One of the most successful public relations campaigns in history, featuring heroic astronauts, press-savvy rocket scientists, enthusiastic reporter...

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The Story of the Stone is widely held to be the greatest work of Chinese literature. This book is a straightforward guide to a complex classic. Eac...

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The IROC Porsches chronicles the original International Race of Champions 1973-74 season, in which the world's top drivers battled in identical Por...

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Now in paperback, this sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, as she celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The...

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Publisher: BookBabyAuthor(s): Mel MichelNumber of pages: 46Collection: Pachett from the moonPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 178 x 230 x 15Cover t...

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