Description: In 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation: land astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade. NASA designed the Apollo program to meet that challenge, and on July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center. Through verse and informational text, Apollo 11's historic moon landing is celebrated. Full color.
Brief description: Rhonda Gowler Greene is the author of over twenty-five children's books. Among other honors, her books have been named a Bank Street College Best Children's Book, an ILA Children's Choice Book, and a School Library Journal Best Book. A former elementary learning disabilities teacher, Rhonda holds a Master's in Educational Media. She currently resides in southeast Michigan. Learn more at www.rhondagowlergreene.com.