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The Flight of Apollo 11
By Floca, Brian
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-41695-046-2
- Publisher
- Jackson Atheneum
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2009
Gr 2-5 Large in trim size as well as topic, this stirring account retraces "Apollo 11"'s historic mission in brief but precise detail, and also brilliantly captures the mighty scope and drama of the achievement. Rendered in delicate lines and subtly modulated watercolors, the eye-filling illustrations allow viewers to follow the three astronauts as they lumber aboard their spacecraft for the blastoff and ensuing weeklong journey ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
This fortieth anniversary year of the moon landing will likely see many books published on the topic; Floca's visually sublime picture book will rise above most. Clearly he has researched his subject thoroughly, as indicated by the opening timeline and diagram on one set of end pages, the source notes opposite the title page, and the extended discussion on the closing end pages. Yet Floca distills all of his gathered knowledge into a concise text, selecting the exact details to t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Starred Review on January 1, 2009
In this visually sublime, thoroughly researched picture book, Floca selects details to transform science into relatable experience. Throughout, Floc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
