American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley delivers a young readers' edition of a story rooted in heroism, bravery, and patriotism: America's race to the moon.

July 20, 1969. It's a day that has earned a spot in history. It's the day that America was the first nation to succeed in sending two astronauts-Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong-to the moon.

But what led to this unforgettable event? What were the sta...