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Spacebusters: The Race to the Moon
Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969. A Level 3 DK Reader.
48 pages, Library Binding
First published April 20, 1998
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Philip Wilkinson
238 books31 followersPhilip Wilkinson (born 1955) is the author of non-fiction books for children and adults. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He worked as an editor prior to becoming an author.
He specializes in works on history, the arts, religion, and architecture and has written over forty titles.
He specializes in works on history, the arts, religion, and architecture and has written over forty titles.
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March 1, 2018
I would not want to go into outerspace. Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin almost got stuck in space.
February 12, 2020
Space busters: The Race To The Moon is about when Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin go to space. And they want to get to space before the end of the 1960s. The three men would be the first to go to the moon and plant the American flag. It also talks about the kind of food they eat up in space (it’s gross by the way). And after they went to the moon they all went there separate ways to live their lives. But that adventure would always be apart of them and their lives.
I would recommend this book to someone who loves space and likes learning about Neil Armstrong. And I recommend this book to someone who loves nonfiction.
I would recommend this book to someone who loves space and likes learning about Neil Armstrong. And I recommend this book to someone who loves nonfiction.
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February 19, 2020This book is about how the Apollo 11 and how it was the first spacecraft to land on the man. It talked about how they would get to the moon. It also talked about how they ate and survived there. It talked about the food they ate and it said that it looked like baby food in plastic. It also talked about the first man ever to land on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
I think this book is good because it teaches you about space. I also like it because i need to learn about it to. I like it because it helps me understand the difficulty in the spacecraft. It also tells me about what happens to.
I think this book is good because it teaches you about space. I also like it because i need to learn about it to. I like it because it helps me understand the difficulty in the spacecraft. It also tells me about what happens to.
October 16, 2017
I think that it was good. I want to be an astronamer when I grow up and I am all about space. I love science it is my favorite subject. 3 guys named Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin all went to the moon. It takes 3 days to get to the moon. They were on the moon for about 15-20 minutes they came back and landed in the Pacific Ocean.
March 15, 2020
We enjoyed this read with my 7 year old son. I was never that interested in space missions as a child so I learned much in this simply written book about the Apollo 11 space mission. We were impressed with the role that the third astronaut, Michael Collins, played who was with the mission but never walked on the moon.
October 18, 2017
the book was about them going to the moon.
January 19, 2018
it told you the steps to get to the moon,I would say because told how they got to the moon so that's why I gave it a rating
January 25, 2018
it was good and very interesting i liked it
December 18, 2020
Good informative book about the first moon landing.
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April 20, 2021A book with several photographs of astronauts in space and tells the real story of the moon landing. Grade 3
September 2, 2011
Reason for Reading: Read aloud to ds as part of our history curriculum.
This is the first time I've read a non-fiction book about space/astronauts to ds. He's looked at space books before and shown no over enthusiasm towards the topic. But he was absolutely riveted with this book! He listened intently to every word I read. I think he's really going to enjoy the rest of our little space unit. This book focuses only on the US side of the space race thus including those words in the title is a misnomer as the book is only about the US space program. It starts with the launching of Apollo 11 and tells the story of the first landing on the moon in a brief but detailed account for this reading level. It also talks about the men involved and where they are now. Written in an engaging narrative, with DK's always brilliant photography; this is an entertaining introduction to the moon landing. A new edition is being published at the beginning of 2012 so you might want to wait for that edition to see if there is any update to the material. This current edition I read (1998) gives a summary page which goes up to the Hubble Telescope, space stations and questions whether astronauts on Mars may be next.
This is the first time I've read a non-fiction book about space/astronauts to ds. He's looked at space books before and shown no over enthusiasm towards the topic. But he was absolutely riveted with this book! He listened intently to every word I read. I think he's really going to enjoy the rest of our little space unit. This book focuses only on the US side of the space race thus including those words in the title is a misnomer as the book is only about the US space program. It starts with the launching of Apollo 11 and tells the story of the first landing on the moon in a brief but detailed account for this reading level. It also talks about the men involved and where they are now. Written in an engaging narrative, with DK's always brilliant photography; this is an entertaining introduction to the moon landing. A new edition is being published at the beginning of 2012 so you might want to wait for that edition to see if there is any update to the material. This current edition I read (1998) gives a summary page which goes up to the Hubble Telescope, space stations and questions whether astronauts on Mars may be next.
July 12, 2023
First sentence: Three, two, one--blastoff! With a great roar, the Apollo 11 rocket lifted off the ground. Flames and smoke poured from its base as it started its dangerous journey to the Moon. President John F. Kennedy had promised an American would reach the Moon before the end of the 1960s. The astronauts could make history!
Premise/plot: This is a nonfiction book for young, independent readers. It focuses on one mission of the space race in the 1960s--the flight of Apollo 11. The last chapter--the fourth chapter--gives a brief summary of later missions.
My thoughts: Is this the most compelling, engaging book for young readers about the space race, about Apollo 11? No. Not really. It's good; solid; basic. But I've read other books--including some picture books--that do a better job of telling this specific story. This one blends photographs AND illustrations.
Premise/plot: This is a nonfiction book for young, independent readers. It focuses on one mission of the space race in the 1960s--the flight of Apollo 11. The last chapter--the fourth chapter--gives a brief summary of later missions.
My thoughts: Is this the most compelling, engaging book for young readers about the space race, about Apollo 11? No. Not really. It's good; solid; basic. But I've read other books--including some picture books--that do a better job of telling this specific story. This one blends photographs AND illustrations.
October 2, 2014
This was a fascinating and fun early non-fiction book about the first moon landing, the astronauts who made this historic and at times terrifying mission, the technology involved, and so much more. I really enjoyed this informative read and would recommend it for any elementary age students and teachers. The book is filled with beautiful photography, illustrations, updates on the three famous astronauts, and a glossary.
January 12, 2019
A look at the race to space, and the moon landing. From the take off on July 16, 1969 to its safe return to Earth. The three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin, and their historic flight, and the instruments and machines, and tools used once they landed, and set foot on the moon.
May 27, 2014
This is a great information book, which could be used in a classroom for a unit on space. There is some great scientific information as well as historical facts. The pictures and information is well chosen and interesting. Easy text makes it suitable for all levels of readers.
May 20, 2017
I really enjoy reading the non-fiction titles in these books because I learn so much from them. The boys in my homework room really like this one.
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