T-Minus: The Race to the Moon by Ottaviani, Jim

T-Minus: The Race to the Moon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781416949602)

Vendor: Jim Ottaviani
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
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T-Minus: The Race to the Moon by Ottaviani, Jim

T-Minus: The Race to the Moon

$19.99
T-Minus: The Race to the Moon by Ottaviani, Jim

T-Minus: The Race to the Moon

$19.99
Format: Paperback
Description
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Graphic novel fictionalized retelling of the moon landing celebrating the upcoming fiftieth anniversary

In T-Minus the exciting story of two world superpowers racing to land a man on the moon is depicted through compelling comics artwork, taking readers through the history of the race and turning the engineers and astronauts involved into vivid and real characters. The story unfolds through the eyes of the figures working behind the scenes to make this miracle happen, showing every triumph and catastrophe along the way, and culminating in the dramatic event itself.

Author: Jim Ottaviani
ISBN-10: 1416949607
ISBN-13: 9781416949602
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2009
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.90w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 131246 / T-Minus: The Race to the Moon


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2009 pg. 61
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2009 pg. 571
School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 190
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
By Jim Ottaviani
By Jim Ottaviani
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Jim Ottaviani, a former engineer who is now a librarian at the University of Michigan, has garnered numerous nominations and awards (including Eisner and ALA/YALSA nods) for his graphic novels about science. He speaks regularly on comics in venues ranging from local schools to Stockholm's Nobel Museum. Jim lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Kevin Cannon and Zander Cannon (no relation) have worked together since 2004, illustrating such books as Bone Sharps, Cowboys, and Thunder Lizards and The Stuff of Life. Zander earned two Eisner awards for his work on the Top Ten series. Both Cannons reside in Minneapolis.

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