The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Thimmesh, Catherine

Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon

80 pp. | Houghton | August, 2006 | Trade ISBN 0-618-50757-4 $19.95

(2) 4-6 Thimmesh introduces the 400,000-strong army that got Armstrong and company to the moon and back. The narrative balances what could have been a recitation of corporate names with a colloquial approach and high drama; primary source material gives specificity to the thousands. A striking white-on-black design and gorgeous archival photographs enhance the presentation. Back matter authenticates this highly original addition to space exploration literature. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Vicky Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2006