Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the MoonThe never-before-told story of the courage, dedication, and teamwork that made the journey to the moon possible--an intense human drama of the sacrifices and risks asked of a remarkable group of astronauts. Shepard and Slayton, part of the pioneering space program from the beginning, tell this fascinating inside story. 32 pages of photos. |
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Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Apollo Moon Landings Alan Shepard,Deke Slayton,Jay Barbree Limited preview - 2011 |
Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Apollo Moon Landings Alan Shepard,Deke Slayton,Jay Barbree Limited preview - 2011 |
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