One Giant Leap: The Extraordinary Story of the Moon Landing - Hardcover

Tim Furniss

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858686059 ISBN 13: 9781858686059

Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

In 1969, the greatest technological feat of the twentieth century was achieved: the first men landed on the moon, this momentous occasion is celebrated in the informative and fascinating story of Apollo, from the earliest days of the space race, through each of the lunar missions to the aftermath of the program. One Giant Leap highlights the tragedies and successes of those involved and how they and the world have been affected by the great moment in history.

About this title

About the Author:

TIM FURNISS wrote his first book in 1970, and has since written more than 30 titles. He covered the launches of Apollo 15 and several Shuttle missions from the Kennedy Space Center, and in 1988 was one of the first journalists to report on the launch of cosmonauts from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. In 1994, he joined the Space Shuttle crew of mission STS 62 during their training, including launch and landing simulations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1858686059
• ISBN 13: 9781858686059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96