Washoe County Library System

Provides an up-close look at the historic mission to the moon that took place fifty years ago.

"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--

Introduces the moon, its properties, formation, and exploration.

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 guide to the Moon discusses its physical characteristics, relationship to the Earth, and the history of human reactions to and exploration of it.

Photographs and simple text introduce the features of the moon, Earth's only natural satellite.

An introduction to the life of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon.

This special book written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing combines the story of the preparation, journey, arrival, and landing of Apollo 11 with scientific information about the Moon and its influence on our culture through music, theater, literature, and more.

A discussion of the origins and physical characteristics of the earth and its moon, voyages to the moon, and the study of the earth from space.