Bedtime Biography: Shoot for the Moon
The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Apollo 11
About This Book
Narrated by Oliver Mains Music by Federico Coderoni Shoot for the Moon (2019) provides a riveting, wide-ranging account of the early space race. It guides you through the historic Apollo 11 mission which first landed humans on the moon, and sheds light on the legacy of the preceding missions that paved its way.
Who Should Read This?
- Anyone interested in the space race and the Cold War
- Science geeks interested in NASA’s early endeavors
- Future astronauts who need to do their homework
About the Author
James Donovan is an American author specializing in popular history. His previous best-selling books include A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn – the Last Great Battle of the American West (2008) and The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo – and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation (2012). He lives in Dallas, Texas.
