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Earthrise: My Adventures as an Apollo 14 Astronaut
184 pp.
| Chicago |
April, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-1-61374-901-2$19.95
(3)
YA
While the centerpiece of the book is Mitchell's 1971 trip to--and walk on--the moon, he provides just the right amount of autobiographical and technological background for the achievement. The history of the Apollo program and details of the Apollo 14 mission are clear, and the inclusion of Mitchell's moon-based ESP experiment will intrigue readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.