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Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon
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Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon Hardcover -

by Suzanne Slade; Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator)

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Through powerful free verse and stunning illustrations, award-winning author Slade and "New York Times"-bestselling illustrator Gonzalez tell the powerful story of every success, failure, triumph, tragedy, and lesson learned from Apollos 1 through 10 that led to an American Moon landing. Full color.

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Peachtree. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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  • Title Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 144
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Peachtree
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # K13A-02928
  • ISBN 9781682630136 / 1682630137
  • Weight 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 10.3 x 0.7 in (27.94 x 26.16 x 1.78 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Reading level 940
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1960's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Moon, Project Apollo (U.S.)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017060838
  • Dewey Decimal Code 629.454

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Citations

  • Booklist, 09/01/2018, Page 98
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2019, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 07/01/2018, Page 125
  • Publishers Weekly, 07/30/2018, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/2018, Page 94
  • Shelf Awareness, 10/02/2018, Page 0
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 08/01/2018, Page 0

About the author

Suzanne Slade, a Sibert Honor-winning author, has written over one hundred and fifty children's books. An engineer by degree, she enjoys writing on STEM topics, as well as on inspiring figures in history. A popular speaker, she visits dozens of schools every year and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences such as ALA, IRA, ISLMA, NSTA, as well as the National Book Festival. Suzanne's books are enjoyed by readers around the world and also in space! Her picture book Astronaut Annie was read aboard the International Space Station for Story Time from Space. She lives in Illinois.

Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the New York Times best-seller 14 Cows for America. He lives in Georgia.