About the book
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a \"This is . . . Today\" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is the Way to the Moon, first published in 1963, Sasek rockets readers to Cape Canaveral—the space capital of the world, a science-fiction-turned-fact spot on the Florida coast—with a nostalgic look at the electronic brains that put our man up into space and brought him down again. Also included are the updated statistics about the lunar landing and a mini history of NASA’s space program.
Editions of This is the Way to the Moon
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780789318428
Read an Excerpt
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a \"This is . . . Today\" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is the Way to the Moon, first published in 1963, Sasek rockets readers to Cape Canaveral—the space capital of the world, a science-fiction-turned-fact spot on the Florida coast—with a nostalgic look at the electronic brains that put our man up into space and brought him down again. Also included are the updated statistics about the lunar landing and a mini history of NASA’s space program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This is the Way to the Moon about?
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a \"This is . . . Today\" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is the Way to the Moon, first published in 1963, Sasek rockets readers to Cape Canaveral—the space capital of the world, a science-fiction-turned-fact spot on the Florida coast—with a nostalgic look at the electronic brains that put our man up into space and brought him down again. Also included are the updated statistics about the lunar landing and a mini history of NASA’s space program.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This is the Way to the Moon?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Educational material > Educational: Mathematics, science and technology, general > Educational: Technology
Where can I read a sample of This is the Way to the Moon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780789318428
Is This is the Way to the Moon part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series This is . . .
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This is the Way to the Moon?
Miroslav Sasek
Who is the Publisher of the book This is the Way to the Moon?
Rizzoli
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This is the Way to the Moon is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780789318428)
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