Suzanne Slade, a Sibert Honor-winning author, has written over one
hundred and fifty children's books. An engineer by degree, she
enjoys writing on STEM topics, as well as on inspiring figures in
history. A popular speaker, she visits dozens of schools every year
and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences such as ALA,
IRA, ISLMA, NSTA, as well as the National Book Festival. Suzanne's
books are enjoyed by readers around the world and also in space!
Her picture book Astronaut Annie was read aboard the International
Space Station for Story Time from Space. She lives in Illinois.
Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A
native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years
old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah
of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more
than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other
global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the
New York Times best-seller 14 Cows for America. He lives in
Georgia.
★ "Stunning. . . Slade's carefully crafted, often alliterative
text, written in free verse, is both succinct and readable, drawing
this large topic down to the most necessary and interesting facts
with enough detail to excite young teens as well as adults who may
have lived through the missions.. . . Truly out of this world. A
must-buy for most poetry collections." —School Library Journal,
Starred Review
"[A] book that will captivate and entertain young readers while
educating them about an amazing decade of U.S. space exploration. .
. In the 21st century, space travel goals aim much further away
than the moon, but Countdown drives home how truly incredible the
Apollo missions are in the history of mankind." —Shelf
Awareness
★ "Captivating free-verse narrative. . . vivid mixed-media
illustrations that stun with photographic realism and varied
perspectives. . . this well-researched title offers a stirring
introduction to one of humankind's most impressive undertakings."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"A grand—if, so many years later, nostalgic—tale about a
magnificent effort. A handsomely packaged look back at an epochal
achievement."—Kirkus Reviews
★ "Elegant and informative, this is sure to attract casual browsers
and true space nerds alike."—Booklist, Starred Review
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