How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure
by John Rocco
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- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2020
Word Count 47,031
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1170L
- ATOS Reading Level: 8.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 510120, 9 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Science
- Lists With This Book
- Best Book Lists 2020
- Literary Science 2
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with John Rocco
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 10
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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What is BBQ-roll? Lesson from John Rocco
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What is Heat Transfer? Lesson from John Rocco
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How Do You Know Where You Are In Space? Lesson Part 2 from John Rocco
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How Do You Know Where You Are In Space? Lesson Part 1 from John Rocco
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Rockets and Newton's Third Law of Motion Lesson from John Rocco
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How Far Away is the Moon? Lesson from John Rocco
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The Myth of ZERO-G Lesson from John Rocco
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Where Does Space Begin? Lesson from John Rocco
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Awards & Distinctions 11
Mathical Book Prize, 2015-2024
Winner, 2021
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
YALSA Nonfiction Award, 2010-2024
Finalist, 2021
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Illustration for Older Readers Finalist, 2021
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2024
Commended, 2021
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2021
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2020
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Middle Grade Selection, 2020
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2020
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