MoonShot The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca

Ok, so I am a space geek.  As is my whole family.  Brian Floca's Moonshoot The Flight of Apollo 11 was right up our alley. Rich watercolor illustrations accompany text that captures both the science and the emotion behind the moon mission.  Moonshot is faithful to the technology and I appreciated that Mr. Floca makes the content accessible without drawing cartoons.  My favorite image is of a family's reaction to the news that the Eagle has landed.  Each face evokes a different emotion. Look closely at the image on the console TV and see Walter Cronkite removing his glasses to wipe away tears of relief.


The frontspiece alone is worth the trip.  I have never read such a clear description of the different components of the Apollo mission.  Read this one and then go out before bedtime to take a long look at the moon.

Visit Mr. Floca's website for the details behind his Moonshoot watercolors and news about his next book, Ballet for Martha.