Apollo 11 Moon Landing: An Interactive Space Exploration Adventure

You Choose: Space

by Thomas K. Adamson

This book explores various perspectives surrounding the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative.

Genres: Space

112 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2016

Reviews

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has done a terrific job in crafting this 'You Choose' series of books. The 'Apollo 11 Moon Landing' is concise and factual, but draws in the reader so that you feel you're really part of the space race, and the huge decisions and dilemmas of the 1960s. After reading the first chapter, you can choose to branch off into the experience of a rocket designer, engineer, astronaut, etc. - and then return to the beginning for another perspective. There are photos, a website to refer to, and a glossary of terms.
I was a young child when the moon landing happened, so it was fascinating to read details of which I had no idea of at the time, and to be reminded of the history and headlines that I lived through. Youngsters who love space, or history, and who don't want to be overwhelmed, will love this high-quality book.
Companion viewing to this could also be the movie 'Hidden Figures', based on the book 'Hidden Figures: the American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians who helped win the Space Race' by Margot Lee Shetterly.

[Hilary]

Adamson’s choose-your-own-ending volume features the space race launched in the 1960s between the United States and Soviet Union; the reader determines which country will control the universe. President Kennedy begins a new space program, with a goal of landing a man on the moon prior to the end of the 1960s.

This is a thought-provoking approach to alternative histories and could launch spirited debate focusing on the importance of decision-making at critical points in history. The narrative nonfiction text highlights the relationship between cause and effect. This is also an excellent tool for encouraging readers to examine multiple perspectives on historical events. Casual readers, as well as students interested in aeronautics and astronautics or space flight and Project Apollo will find this an engaging read.

[Wendy Kennar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun, choose-your-own-adventure style book! Full of facts and the reality of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the book is also a fun read, as it gives readers the chance to make choices and "try out" different roles. My son and I read this book together and are looking forward to starting our next one.

[Lauren Stoolfire · Rating 3 out of 5]

As an introductory history about the space race, this is great and the level of detail is excellent for what it is. That said, as an interactive choose your own adventure book it's kind of underwhelming.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read, but almost every single choice led to the same outcome.

[Kim Hampton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way to look at different parts of the moon landing program.

[Sarah Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids really enjoyed this you choose adventure, and I honestly liked it more than I thought I would. Good history, and also critical thinking skill lessons to show how decisions change the output.