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The Apollo Missions for Kids: The People and Engineering Behind the Race to the Moon, with 21 Activities (71) (For Kids series)

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Book Synopsis: In 1961, President Kennedy issued a challenge: before the end of the decade, the United States would land a person on the moon and return him safely to Earth—a bold proclamation at the time given that only one US astronaut had ever been to space, for just 15 minutes. To answer President Kennedy's call, NASA embarked on the Apollo missions: a complicated, dangerous, and expensive adventure involving 400,000 people. Before the missions were over, NASA astronauts had made eleven Apollo flights, six of which landed on the moon, and eight astronauts had lost their lives.

The Apollo Missions for Kids tells the story of this pivotal era in space exploration from the perspective of those who lived it—the astronauts and their families, the controllers and engineers, and the technicians and politicians who made the impossible possible. The book includes a time line, resources for further study, and places to visit to see Apollo mission artifacts, along with 21 hands-on activities to better understand the missions and the science behind them.

Kids will:

Determine what they would weigh on the moon
Learn to identify the moon's features
Demonstrate orbital mechanics with a marble and a shallow bowl
Calculate how far away the moon is using sports equipment
Recreate the shape and size of the command module
Eat like an astronaut and make "space food"
Design a mission patch
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Embark on an epic journey into the world of space exploration with The Apollo Missions for Kids: The People and Engineering Behind the Race to the Moon. This immersive book takes young readers back to a time when NASA dared to dream big and achieve the impossible. President Kennedy's challenge to land a man on the moon became a turning point in human history, and this book brings that incredible era to life.

Written from the unique perspective of the astronauts, engineers, and politicians who made it all happen, The Apollo Missions for Kids provides a comprehensive and engaging account of this extraordinary period. Dive deep into the daring missions, the risks involved, and the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who paved the way for space exploration as we know it today.

To enhance the learning experience, this book also offers 21 hands-on activities that allow kids to step into the shoes of NASA scientists and engineers. From calculating lunar distances using sports equipment to recreating the size and shape of the command module, these activities provide a fun and interactive way for young readers to grasp the science behind the missions.

If you're ready for an out-of-this-world adventure, The Apollo Missions for Kids is the perfect companion. Join the ranks of the astronauts, unravel the mysteries of the moon, and ignite a passion for space exploration that will last a lifetime.

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