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Hardback. Zustand: Good. In 1961 President John F. Kennedy challenged the United States to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. It seemed like an impossible mission and one that the Russians-who had launched the first satellite and put the first man into Earth orbit-would surely achieve before the Americans. However, the ingenuity, passion, and sacrifice of thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life enabled the space program to meet this extraordinary goal. This is the story of fourteen of those men and women who worked behind the scenes, without fanfare or recognition, to make the Apollo missions successful. Billy Watkins is a features writer with the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger, where his work has earned him more than forty regional and national awards. Fred Haise was the lunar module pilot on the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission in 1970, and he served on the backup crews for Apollo 8, 11, and 16. Haise also conducted test flights of the space shuttle Enterprise.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

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Zustand: New. This is the story of the men and women who helped land a man on the moon. They include Julian Scheer, a NASA publicist who successfully argued for the inclusion of a television camera on Apollo 11; Sonny Morea, designer of the Lunar Rover; Hugh Brown, one of the few African Americans who worked on Apollo; and more. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW3; PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 508. . 2005. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…